krissi
9th December 2014Brilliant stuff Xx
The Hackney Christmas Dinner 2014
by Leon Clowes in London
We did it
On 10th December 2014 we successfully raised £10,612 with 159 supporters in 28 days
Will you help us to put on a scrumptious Christmas Day Dinner in Hackney for 70 East London care leavers aged between 18 and 25?
by Leon Clowes in London
cathbot
9th December 2014Thanks so much for organising these, Lemn. I live in Manchester and years ago used to live on the Colville Estate in Hackney, just near to the New Era Estate. It is great what you are doing.
lemn.sissay
9th December 2014I believe in this project with my heart and soul which is why I started it. Last year The Manchester Christmas Dinner Team raised as much finance in 2013 (via crowdfunder) as The Hackney Team have this year. This money will easily pay for this Christmas 2014 and I am hoping it will pay for 2015 too. The Hackney Christmas Dinner is brought together by a group of dedicated individuals whom I have sourced. You can do this anywhere in the country but that team is crucial. The Hackney Christmas Dinner splits into distinct areas. Each area is given rigorous attention. The list is as follows: Venue, Referrals (the young adults), Volunteers, Presents, Travel, Food, Crowdfunder. It takes just twelve (or so) people and six meetings in total to make it happen. I will be making a Christmas Dinner Pack to show how I've done it for the past two years. But why is this funding platform - Crowdfunder - successful. This success is not just about reaching the target. For me it is equally successful that it comes from many many many many different people. This is what moves me. You are supporting the care leaver and you are taking responsibility for the care leaver as a part of your life. This means much more to me. In such a way we can all care a little more for each other, by words on the one hand and by action in the other. Superman was a foster child, Lisbeth Salander (the girl with a dragon tatoo) was fostered adopted and in childrens homes, Harry Potter was a foster child. Cinderella was fostered.... Oliver Twist.... Children leaving care are no different.... they need us to support them too, just like their fictional reflections...
dunty
1st December 2014Brilliant project Leon, looks like it's going well!
janine-young
1st December 2014What a fantastic idea. You've done an amazing job to raise so much money already. The care leavers will feel the love and have a ball I'm sure...have a great day.
becky-swift
29th November 2014Brilliant project Lemn fantastic Becky xx
Sally Abbott
28th November 2014Have a wonderful wonderful CHRISTMAS DINNER! Love Sally xxx
clarekilner
26th November 2014Good luck with this fantastic project!!
tai-lichtensteiger
26th November 2014I am sure it will be just as successful as last year's event. Happy dining and sharing. Season's Greetings with love. Tai Lichtensteiger
clare-t
26th November 2014Would love to come and help one year.. Have a lovely Christmas Day!
markdurbin104
26th November 2014Congratulations!
jasmine-birtles
26th November 2014This is a wonderful project and I'll support it in any way I can. We need events like this all over the country.
liz.rayner
25th November 2014Would of loved something like this when I was a care leaver, Christmas can be a sad and lonely time when you have no family and/or no home, you feel like you don't belong anywhere. This is a really great cause and although I cant afford to pledge a lot I hope my small contribution helps you reach the £5000 target in time. Have a really brilliant Christmas day! xx
nathalie-h
23rd November 2014Dear Lemm, I think this a brilliant project... i live in Hackney and I wish you all the best and a happy Christmas full of joy with all the care leavers. Kind wishes
goodbystealth
21st November 2014This sounds like a great idea - here's hoping you reach your goal!
razzbingo
21st November 2014Really hope you reach your target and that the care-leavers and everyone involved has a great time and a very happy Christmas. Russell & Kate x
mustard-seed
20th November 2014Wonderful project! I'm sure you will reach your target. Katherine, Mustard Seed.
jennymc
20th November 2014Happy Christmas to everyone involved in this fantastic project. Hope it goes to £5,000 and far beyond. x
maureen-wheeler
19th November 2014Good luck with project wish I was nearer to help
izzykaye
19th November 2014Great project, it's good to give at Christmas x
aisha.kurosawa
18th November 2014Wonderful project ~I wish you all a very happy upcoming Christmas 2014 ~☆
briony-bax
18th November 2014Thank you for organizing this worthwhile event. Happy Christmas to all care leavers.
emma.hewitt
17th November 2014A great project! Good luck! xxx
Leon Clowes
16th November 2014pauline.joy - I used my partner's credit card on the Paypal this morning and the payment went through fine. Sorry you had such hassle, but thanks for taking the trouble and pledging money despite the hassle - much appreciated.
Leon Clowes
15th November 2014Thanks for letting me know about Paypal Pauline, sorry about that, I will look into it. Thank you all for your fantastic pledges!
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