Share your festive cheer with a young person in care this Christmas by donating an unwrapped gift to Ulster Rugby’s Christmas Present Appeal.
For children and young people living in care or away from their families, Christmas can be quite difficult and they often miss out on receiving gifts. So Ulster Rugby has once again teamed up with Include Youth to ensure that they have something under the tree this Christmas.
Ulster supporters attending the home matches versus Cardiff (Saturday 1st December) or Scarlets (Friday 14th December) are encouraged to buy an unwrapped gift for a young person in care and bring it along with them. Donations of Christmas presents can be made in the main Reception building at Kingspan Stadium (opposite the Memorial Stand) before, during or after each game.
If you are unable to attend these match nights you can still participate in this worthy cause by dropping your unwrapped gift into the main Reception building at Kingspan Stadium, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, up until Friday 14th December.
Paddy Mooney, Director at Include Youth, said:
“Every year staff at Include Youth organise a Christmas party for all the young people involved in our projects, which usually involves a dinner followed by lots of fun and games.
“Following the huge success of last year’s Christmas Present Appeal, we are once again asking Ulster Rugby’s generous fan base to buy an extra gift for a teenager or young adult in order to help us ensure that each young person has something to open on Christmas morning.
“To get involved, simply buy a present suitable for a young person aged 16-24 years, valued at £10-£15 and bring it along to one of the matches before Christmas.”
Ulster Rugby President, Stephen Elliott, added:
“The fantastic work of Include Youth is particularly poignant at Christmas time when feelings of isolation can be worst for those who don’t have families around them. We encourage all fans to consider getting involved in this very worthwhile cause and help us bring a little festive joy to young people in care this winter. Thank you in advance for your support.”
GIFT SUGGESTIONS:
- Toiletries (no sharp objects)
- Confectionary
- Pyjamas/Nightwear
- Slippers
- Socks
- Vouchers
- Hats/Gloves
- Earphones/Portable chargers
- Unwrapped
- Suitable for a male or female aged 16 to 24 years
- Be valued from £10 to £15