Last November, viewers of Ireland's Late Late Toy Show helped transform the lives of 1.1 million children across the country by donating $4.6 million to the charity.
On Tuesday, 122 grants were announced, with every county on the island receiving one, RTE reports.
The RT ? Toy Show Appeal was inspired by Saoirse Ruane, a 7-year-old girl from Kiltullagh who appeared on the late-night show in 2016 after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, People reports.
"Saoirse sadly passed away in March of this year, and RT ?'Director General Kevin Backhurst today spoke of Saoirse's enduring legacy with the Toy Show Appeal," Bakhurst said in a statement.
"We are so grateful for the support of our Late Late Toy Show audience whose generosity has ensured that RT ? can continue to make a positive difference to the lives of thousands of children, and their families across the island."
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