Pass a present to young people in care this Christmas...
Ulster Rugby fans are encouraged to pass a present to young people in care this winter so that those who live away from their families still have gifts under the tree this Christmas.
The Christmas Present Appeal is a joint initiative between Ulster Rugby and their charity partner Include Youth, which supports 500 young people from disadvantaged communities throughout Northern Ireland move into training or employment each year.
In particular, Include Youth wants to make sure the young people they work with, who often live in children’s homes or residential care, receive a special gift this Christmas.
Paddy Mooney, Director at Include Youth, said:
“Every year staff put on a Christmas party for all the young people involved in our projects, which involves a Christmas dinner followed by lots of fun and games. Each young person then receives a selection box before our offices close for the week.
“This year we are asking Ulster Rugby's generous fan base to buy an extra gift for a teenager or young adult and bring it along to the Ulster v Clermont match on Saturday 10th December in order to help us make sure each young person has something to open on Christmas morning.”
Christmas can be a lonely time for young people who live independently or in care, which is why Include Youth staff organise meet ups and social activities during the holidays to make sure no young person is forgotten or completely on their own.
Ulster Rugby President, John McKibbin, added:
“It’s easy to forget about those in our communities who don’t have families around them, when so many of us get more than we need or want while surrounded by loving family and friends. That’s why all gifts, big or small, will be greatly received by the young people we work with and go a long way in making sure all young people know they are cared about this Christmas."
Donations of Christmas presents can be made at reception in the main administration building opposite the Memorial Stand from when gates open at 11.30am until 30 minutes after the final whistle.
To give you some ideas...
Christmas Present Appeal – suggestion list
Gift vouchers – For example, New Look, Primark, Sports shops, Amazon, Boots, major food outlets
Clothes – For example, socks, gloves, beanie hats, baseball hats, dressing gowns, pyjamas (age 16+), slippers
Health & beauty – For example, make-up sets, body spray sets, perfume or aftershave sets, bath bombs, pamper sets
Electrical – For example, headphones, DVDs, smartphone covers
Books – For example, Twilight series, Harry Potter, Girl on the Train, celebrity (or should we say Stephen Ferris) autobiographies!
Food – For example, selection box, sweets or food hampers
Ideally, presents would be donated already wrapped with a small tag indicating male or female and an age group.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Ulster Rugby fans are encouraged to pass a present to young people in care this winter so that those who live away from their families still have gifts under the tree this Christmas.
The Christmas Present Appeal is a joint initiative between Ulster Rugby and their charity partner Include Youth, which supports 500 young people from disadvantaged communities throughout Northern Ireland move into training or employment each year.
In particular, Include Youth wants to make sure the young people they work with, who often live in children’s homes or residential care, receive a special gift this Christmas.
Paddy Mooney, Director at Include Youth, said:
“Every year staff put on a Christmas party for all the young people involved in our projects, which involves a Christmas dinner followed by lots of fun and games. Each young person then receives a selection box before our offices close for the week.
“This year we are asking Ulster Rugby's generous fan base to buy an extra gift for a teenager or young adult and bring it along to the Ulster v Clermont match on Saturday 10th December in order to help us make sure each young person has something to open on Christmas morning.”
Christmas can be a lonely time for young people who live independently or in care, which is why Include Youth staff organise meet ups and social activities during the holidays to make sure no young person is forgotten or completely on their own.
Ulster Rugby President, John McKibbin, added:
“It’s easy to forget about those in our communities who don’t have families around them, when so many of us get more than we need or want while surrounded by loving family and friends. That’s why all gifts, big or small, will be greatly received by the young people we work with and go a long way in making sure all young people know they are cared about this Christmas."
Donations of Christmas presents can be made at reception in the main administration building opposite the Memorial Stand from when gates open at 11.30am until 30 minutes after the final whistle.
To give you some ideas...
Christmas Present Appeal – suggestion list
Gift vouchers – For example, New Look, Primark, Sports shops, Amazon, Boots, major food outlets
Clothes – For example, socks, gloves, beanie hats, baseball hats, dressing gowns, pyjamas (age 16+), slippers
Health & beauty – For example, make-up sets, body spray sets, perfume or aftershave sets, bath bombs, pamper sets
Electrical – For example, headphones, DVDs, smartphone covers
Books – For example, Twilight series, Harry Potter, Girl on the Train, celebrity (or should we say Stephen Ferris) autobiographies!
Food – For example, selection box, sweets or food hampers
Ideally, presents would be donated already wrapped with a small tag indicating male or female and an age group.
Thank you in advance for your support!