We weren’t expecting to be drying our eyes during the Late Late Toy Show, but this moment changed everything.
RTE had confirmed during the week, that children affected by homelessness would be on the show, but nobody expected the broadcaster to do this.
Ryan Tubridy had a young girl called Mia on the show, who explained she lives with her cousin and brother, aunt and her grand parents, because her mum couldn’t afford a home.
Ryan then surprised her with a free trip to Legoland, thanks to Aer Lingus.
Take a look:
“We have a surprise for you Mia” – Ryan surprises Mia Farrell from Bluebell in Dublin who lives in a crowded house and needs a break #LateLateToyShow pic.twitter.com/3HXPcGRG5I
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) December 1, 2017
Viewers all around the country took to Twitter to share their emotions, after the sweet moment.
I wasn’t expecting to be shedding a tear watching the #LatelateToyShow but she’s such a beautiful child and no child deserves to be homeless.
— Shane Beatty (@ShaneBeattyKFM) December 1, 2017
Housing crisis highlighted on the #LateLateToyShow – if the housing minister needed a reason to get get the finger out, Mia just gave it to him.
— Adam Hewitt (@ahewitt2326) December 1, 2017
Props to Ryan for highlighting the housing crisis instead of sweeping it under the carpet! It’s real and it’s happening #LateLateToyShow
— denise???? (@_deniseodonnell) December 1, 2017
Text HOME to 50300 to donate €4 to Focus Ireland, and help more children and families affected.
