The funds raised through the Puttinu Cares football marathon have risen to €401,265, the foundation said this afternoon.
It thanked the people for their generosity and confidence and said the money would be spend wisely in the interests of young cancer patients and their families.
Puttinu Cares is buying premises in Sutton, London for use by the patients and relatives when they require medical care in London.
The football marathon was held over the weekend and involved 800 teams and a small army of volunteer helpers.