A New Year’s resolution can help you to make a profound, lasting, and positive change in your life. Yet sticking to resolutions can be notoriously difficult. Barnardos, Ireland’s leading children’s charity, has some suggestions to help you keep your resolution and also make a difference to the lives of children living in Ireland.
Barnardos has a variety of challenges lined up; from overseas adventures and full moon treks to places on the New York and Dublin marathons and much, much, more. Root out your hiking boots and take on the experience of a lifetime with the Barnardos Nepal Trek in November 2012.
If you want an adrenalin-filled experience a little closer to home, why not sign up for a charity skydive in Ireland? www.skydive4charity.ie offer charity skydives or parachute jumps at any time of the year for an exhilarating way to fundraise.
It is a well known fact that having a date in your diary is a great way to motivate yourself. This year, why not make the Great Limerick Run your target? The Great Limerick Run takes place on Sunday May 6. Keep an eye on www.greatlimerickrun.com For families with young children, the Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos fits the bill. It is a fun sponsored walk for the under fives and families, communities, crèches, Montessoris and junior schools are invited to register and organise their own event.
If you have promised yourself that you will become more involved in your community this year, why not organise a local fundraising event. Barnardos fundraising team will support you – even providing questions for your quiz night.
Become a Barnardos Childhood Friend and give as little as €7 per month or whatever you can afford to help fund services for vulnerable children.
Visit www.barnardos.ie for more information on the many ways you can support Barnardos and make a positive impact in 2012.
