Press Release Immediate Release 13 June 2011
Kids asked to say a very special thanks to Teachers
School children who will bid a tearful farewell to their favorite teacher at the end of the month are being asked to say thanks with a very present for their teacher this summer – a helping hand to those most in need.
Crosscare is asking parents and children not to buy the annual scented candle or toiletry set, but to make a donation to them instead. In return, children can download a specially designed Thank You Teacher Card from their website and add their own personal message.
Crosscare helps over 70,000 people in Dublin every year – including homeless people, young children in care, and people who need help just to put food on the table.
It’s estimated that Irish families could spend over a quarter of a million euro in gifts for teachers this month– a lot of which end up in the bottom of the wardrobe or in the charity shop.
Crosscare Director Conor Hickey said, “I know from friends of mine who are teachers that while they really appreciate that children want to buy them something small and show their appreciation; they also see that there is a huge amount of waste involved – when they end up taking home 15 boxes of chocolates and ten different types of soap. We spoke with some teachers who said they would be much happier to see that money go to a good cause like Crosscare, particularly as resources are getting more and more constrained for everyone.”
Parents can log on from today at www.crosscare.ie and download this extra special gift for teachers.
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Further Information:
Michael Mc Donagh, Crosscare, 0876710442
Carol Faulkner, Communications Office, Archdiocese of Dublin 01 8360723/087617297
