It is with the heaviest of hearts and profound sadness that we share news of the sudden death of our beloved CCI volunteer and friend, Pam Norris.

Words can scarcely express the loss we feel. Pam was a truly beautiful soul; energetic, bubbly, generous and endlessly kind-hearted. She brought warmth and love to everything she did, and embodied the very best of humanity, compassion and volunteerism.

For decades, Pam dedicated herself to bringing hope and relief to children whose lives had been forever changed by Chornobyl. Her commitment was extraordinary and her enormous heart and unwavering kindness made her so special.

In a remarkable testament to her determination and love for the children, Pam marked her 70th birthday by taking on her ‘Cycle for Baby Hearts’ challenge, a gruelling 2,500km cycle from West Cork to Derry. Through this incredible feat, she raised an astonishing €140,000 for CCI’s Cardiac Surgery Programme in Ukraine.   She also was played a pivotal role in fundraising with the Kinsale Outreach Group for a dedicated ‘Home of Hope’ in Belarus, giving vulnerable children a ‘forever’ home and family.

Because of Pam, hundreds of children have been given the precious gift of life, the chance to grow, to dream, and to look forward to a future.  Her legacy will beat in their hearts for their entire lives.

Our hearts are broken for Pam’s daughter Melanie, family, wide circle of friends and all those who were blessed to know and love her.  We will miss her infectious spirit, her beautiful smile and kindness that touched so many lives.

May Pam’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.