Wexford schools prepare for Childline Breakfast morning fundraiser
The Childline Breakfast is an initiative which supports children and teenagers by raising funds for the national organisation that operates fulltime. Childline has seen a dramatic rise in demand for all its services, receiving calls and webtexts from on average 2,000 children and teenagers every week, as children reach out to talk to Childline staff and volunteers about family relationships, mental and emotional health and sexual abuse.
The organisation is calling on people to host a breakfast event any morning between Monday, May 12 and Monday, May 19 where it's suggested by the ISPCC that participants bring €4, or donations can also be made through till barcodes provided by the ISPCC, and all funds raised from the Childline Breakfast will go directly towards Childline's 24/hr listening service.
The Childline Breakfast initiative is supported by McCambridge Bread, and those who sign up to host a breakfast will receive an ISPCC Breakfast Pack, including a fresh delivery of McCambridge Bread. Breakfast hosts will also receive a digital pack that includes conversation starter cards designed by in-house therapeutic experts at Childline that will help to encourage check-ins with children and young people.
Deirdre McNamara, Director, Marketing and Communications, ISPCC, said: 'We are delighted to be bringing Childline Breakfast back for 2025 because taking time out to talk and listen to family and friends is hugely beneficial for all.
"At Childline, we know how important it is that people feel heard, which is why we're calling for everyone to come on board this year and host their own breakfast and help raise funds for Childline. Small donation can make a big difference for children who need someone to listen,' Ms McNamara said.
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Wexford schools prepare for Childline Breakfast morning fundraiser
The Childline Breakfast is an initiative which supports children and teenagers by raising funds for the national organisation that operates fulltime. Childline has seen a dramatic rise in demand for all its services, receiving calls and webtexts from on average 2,000 children and teenagers every week, as children reach out to talk to Childline staff and volunteers about family relationships, mental and emotional health and sexual abuse. The organisation is calling on people to host a breakfast event any morning between Monday, May 12 and Monday, May 19 where it's suggested by the ISPCC that participants bring €4, or donations can also be made through till barcodes provided by the ISPCC, and all funds raised from the Childline Breakfast will go directly towards Childline's 24/hr listening service. The Childline Breakfast initiative is supported by McCambridge Bread, and those who sign up to host a breakfast will receive an ISPCC Breakfast Pack, including a fresh delivery of McCambridge Bread. Breakfast hosts will also receive a digital pack that includes conversation starter cards designed by in-house therapeutic experts at Childline that will help to encourage check-ins with children and young people. Deirdre McNamara, Director, Marketing and Communications, ISPCC, said: 'We are delighted to be bringing Childline Breakfast back for 2025 because taking time out to talk and listen to family and friends is hugely beneficial for all. "At Childline, we know how important it is that people feel heard, which is why we're calling for everyone to come on board this year and host their own breakfast and help raise funds for Childline. Small donation can make a big difference for children who need someone to listen,' Ms McNamara said.
