EVE is a little girl with a BIG DREAM… to walk! A joyful three-year-old from Walkinstown, Dublin – Eve McDermott sustained a serious brain injury at just 9 weeks old, when she developed a life-threatening viral infection in her brain tissues, causing catastrophic damage, resulting in a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy.
Three years on, Eve is an amazing kid – full of chats and laughter, she lights up any room – but at a time when most toddlers are exploring their world independently, she hasn’t yet taken her first steps.
Eve’s parents, Dan and Sarah, and their friends and family, have set up Eve’s Dream to Walk to fundraise €120,000 to help this Dublin three year old take her first steps towards her future.
In support of the fundraising effort, this weekend sees the amazing team at Retro Drive-In Movies hosting a very special screening of the Christmas classic, ELF at 3pm Saturday 20th December at Leopardstown Racecourse.
Suitable for all the family, and the perfect start to Christmas season, tickets are on sale NOW, with all proceeds going to ‘Eve’s Dream To Walk’ fund.
Eve’s Stem Cell treatment is most effective by the age of 4. Early in 2026, Eve will travel to Georgia for her second round of Stem Cell treatment, followed by intensive physiotherapy and rehabilitation in Dublin, Poland and Spain. This treatment offers hope by regenerating the injured parts of her brain and it could change Eve’s life forever – helping her gain the strength and mobility she needs to take her first steps.
The goal is to raise the funds to start her second round of treatment in January, and her family hopes that through Eve’s Dream to Walk, they can raise €120,000.
For more information please see Eve’s Dream To Walk pages on Instagram and Facebook.
The Christmas classic ELF takes place at 3pm Saturday 20th December at Leopardstown Racecourse, with all proceeds going to ‘Eve’s Dream To Walk’ fund.
Help support Eve’s Dream to come true this Christmas – please support if you can.
