Hello there!
I'm taking part in a charity 'Sleep Out' at the Eden Project to try and raise some serious dosh for St Petroc's Society.
We'll be sleeping outside for one night in the middle of November to try and raise awareness of what some of the most vulnerable people in our community have to endure on a daily basis.
Homelessness is something that can affect anyone, at any point in their lives and Cornwall currently has the third highest number of rough sleepers in the country. St Petroc's and other fabulous charities aim to change that.
So please dig deep (or whatever you can)... and remember all the times I sponsored your runs, walks, surfs, cycles and bakes ;) xx
St Petroc's Society mission statement:
To provide accommodation, support, advice, training and resettlement services to single homeless people in Cornwall. Within resources available, we strive to provide the best quality of service possible. Our primary aim is to provide these services to people aged 16 - 65 years and for whom no provision is made within the community, either statutory or otherwise.
Here's what Eden have to say:
The event helps to raise awareness of the issues around homelessness but also raises valuable funding and support for local grassroots organisations who are taking direct action to support homeless people to get back on their feet and turn their lives around.
Sleep Out doesn’t aim to replicate homelessness, but it does show you some of the realities – the cold, the damp, the noise and the difficulty of carrying on your day with little sleep.
