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Be A Little Star

100% of the proceeds raised through the WLR Christmas Appeal goes directly to the Saint Vincent de Paul in Waterford to support the society’s ongoing services across our City and County.

With your help, through a variety of events and initiatives we aim to help as many families in Waterford as we can through the great work of the St Vincent De Paul.

The money you donate to the WLR Christmas Appeal will go directly to the SVP in Waterford so they can continue to provide the services that help people to have a better life. The services provided not only include financial assistance for food, bills, rent, fuel and electricity where necessary, but also, support for people in making a better life for themselves and their families. These services including providing childcare so parents can get back to work without the burden of crippling childcare costs, and assistance with funding for school and college. We want to help the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul break the poverty cycle in Waterford long term.

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2020 Events

As we all know, the year 2020, and the worldwide pandemic of Covid-19 means that the work of St Vincent De Paul is more important now than ever. All events this year will be slightly different as we move everything online. However, we know that we will still get massive support from the people of Waterford and beyond that we always do. Also, we hope to return with some of our old favourites, such as the Santa Run and the Christmas Day Swim, as well as some new and exciting events like the 12 dogs of Christmas.

All events will be run virtually, online while adhering to the government guidelines for Covid-19. However, you can still donate and partake, safely and securely using our website or justgiving.com

12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS

This is a new and exciting event for Christmas 2020 and we are looking for you and your pooch to get involved.

Over December we are hoping to nominate Waterford’s 12 Dogs of Christmas.

Every day on the Big Breakfast Blaa, from December 7th-18th, Mary and Ollie will be nominating a dog a day, with thanks to Pet Necessities Waterford.

To nominate your dog, set up a fundraising page and upload a photo of your prize pooch on the page.
Get your friends to donate to the appeal by clicking on your dog's page.
The dog that raises the most money for the appeal will be a daily winner and will be announced on-air and & on social media.
All proceeds will go directly to the St Vincent De Paul in Waterford.
Each winning dog receives a prize from Pet Necessities.

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VISIT SANTA

A new event on the calendar this year, inspired by the fact that there are no visits to see Santa because of Covid-19, we have now decided to bring Santa to you.

Visit Santa is being run in conjunction with the Waterford City Fire Service and means that boys and girls can get to see their favourite man in red this Christmas.

The visits will run from 11 am – 5 pm on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December at Copper Coast Mini Farm in Fenor
Tickets are 20 euro and can be purchased below.
All proceeds will go directly to the St Vincent De Paul in Waterford.
**Please adhere to the stewards.

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WEAR RED TO WORK/SCHOOL

Now a regular day on the Christmas calendar ‘Red to Work Day’ brings together businesses and schools across the county on one day, as we all wear red for St Vincent De Paul.

Last year over 120 companies took part with schools, retailers and business’s embracing the event. This year we are looking for you to get involved.
From solicitors and accountants to creches and schools, we want you to wear your red festive clothing to support the ‘Be a Little Star’ Christmas Appeal.
You can register your workplace or school on this page or even set up your own fundraising page to get more people involved.

All proceeds will go directly to the St Vincent De Paul in Waterford

WEAR RED & RUN

Every year we ask people to dress in red and to run in aid of St Vincent De Paul and this year is no different. However, the run will be done virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Over the weekend of the 12th & 13th of December, we are asking you to run either 5kms or 10 miles, and to share your progress on this page.
Wear Red while you are running and share your photos to social media using the hashtags #BeALittleStar and #WearRedToRun
You can then donate on this page or even set up your own fundraising page to get people to donate to your event.

All proceeds will go directly to the St Vincent De Paul in Waterford. Thanks to Waterford Triathlon Club for their much-needed support.

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TY 1000 KMS IN A DAY

Are you in Transition Year and are you looking for a way to get involved with your community?

This year the WLR Christmas Appeal is looking for TY students to get involved with our campaign in aid of St Vincent De Paul to raise money for families in Waterford.

Sign up and get your year involved in the “A K a day” campaign.
We want students to come together to walk, run, cycle or crawl 1,000 km in one day.
Share your photos on social media using the hashtags #BeALittleStar #AKaday
You can then donate on this page or even set up your own fundraising page to get people to donate to your event.

All proceeds will go directly to the St Vincent De Paul in Waterford.

Download our Guide to setting up your Schools Team Page HERE.

Care for a Cuppa

Over the past number of years, we have had some fantastic coffee mornings in aid of the WLR Christmas Appeal.

This year, due to Covid-19, we are doing things a bit differently. We want you to have your own socially distanced coffee morning to raise funds for the appeal.

So pop the scones in the oven, open up the “good biscuits” phone a friend for a chat and while you are doing that please donate the cost of a cuppa or two to our Care for a Cuppa Campaign.

You can do so by donating below, or simply text Appeal to 50300 to give 4euro. Maybe have your own zoom coffee morning at home or at work.

Your support is greatly appreciated and all proceeds raised goes directly to the St. Vincent de Paul in Waterford

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Mark White Fitness Rowathon & Cycling Challenge

On Saturday the 5th December the members of Mark White Taekwondo & Fitness will be rowing in behind us again with a little help from his friends at Tramore AFC. Mark is hosting a 12 hour challenge to raise funds for WLR “Be a little star” Christmas Appeal in aid on Vincent de Paul.

On Saturday the 5th of December a twelve hour rowathon and cycling challenge will take place with twelve clients to compete over the twelve hours in both events.

Venue: Tramore AFC Gym, Graun Park, Tramore.

Mark is hoping to surpass the 8k he raised last year. Donate or create your own fundraising page to be part of Mark’s team!!

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Splash & Dash Virtual Christmas Swim

The Christmas Day swim has always been a part of Waterford's Christmas tradition. This year, however, because of Covid-19, we are doing things a bit differently.

This year we are asking you to gather your close friends and family and to swim at any stage between 23rd-27th December.

Simply donate on this page or you can even set up your own fundraising page by clicking below.

So you really have no excuse!! Sign up and swim.

All proceeds go towards the St Vincent De Paul in Waterford.

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Surfing Santa Lessons

🤟Meet the Team behind 'The Surfing Santa Lessons '. Dominic Onaitis, John Twomey, Nial Hewison Grace Doyle , Adam Heffernan. Oscar Stumpf. Aisling Miliner. Raphael Murisan ‐ Once again thank you for donating your time and skills in aid of St Vincent de Paul. 👏

🎅🏄‍♀️ Surfing Santa Lessons for St Vincent de Paul

🎅🏄‍♀️ Enjoy a Festive Surf Lesson this Christmas and give to Saint Vincent De Paul ‐ The full amount you pay for the lesson will go to the Charity 😃

875 Euro raised to date.

Waterford Distillery Charity Raffle

This is the most sought after Whiskey we have ever had in our Shop. The demand for this incredible cuvee made by Ned Gahan is bonkers. We are holding a charity raffle for lots of prizes This beauty is 1st prize. Tickets are €5 each and all proceeds are going to SVP Waterford. The draw will be live in front of staff from the Distillery. We are not limiting numbers of tickets but closing date will be early December. If you can't make it into our shop we're happy to take payment over the phone. 051878798.

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