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Simon seeks hardy street sleepers
02.09.13
THE SIMON Community in
Donegal is hoping to recruit 25 brave volunteers to
participate in their fifth annual Sponsored Street
Sleep in Letterkenny, on Friday, October 4, 2013.
Last year's event was a big success with volunteers
braving the elements to spend the night with just a
sleeping bag and cardboard mattress for comfort.
The volunteers raised much needed sponsorship while
the local community and businesses also united
behind the event to help make it a success. |
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Participants who braved the elements
for last year's Simon Sponsored Street Sleep in
Letterkenny. |
All money raised will
stay Donegal and go directly towards providing
housing support, advice and advocacy to individuals
and families throughout the county. North West Simon
Community is a not-for-profit organisation and works
with those in danger of homelessness across the
Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. The charity street
sleepers have to be 18 or over and will set up camp
from 10pm.
"Participants will be asked to raise funds in the
lead up to the event - we're hoping each participant
could reach a minimum of €250,” said Collette
Ferguson.
Sponsorship cards will be provided and money can be
raised in numerous ways including cake sale, bric a
brac sale, coffee morning, a work whip around or by
asking for sponsorship.
More information is available from Collette Ferguson
on 91 21613 or 087 0552478 or email her at
donegalfundraising@northwestsimon.ie . |
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