Fundraiser Wants To Help Children In Direct Provision Centres in Cork Experience Childhood Fun
The Cork based campaign has so far raised over €11,000 to provide Christmas gifts to children at the other 4 direct provision centres
The campaign aims to help children at The Drishane Centre in Milstreet.
The centre currently houses 121 children with more expected to arrive before Christmas.
The money raised by the appeal will be used to bring the children ice skating as well as provide a gift voucher to their parents.
Speaking to RedFM News, organiser of the Dishane campaign Hazel Hurley says some children in direct provision find life tough:
Full details are available at :
https://www.gofundme.com/v7cyz9-christmas-gifts-for-kids-in-direct-provision-cork
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