Thank you to all those who have contributed thus far I am overwhelmed by the early donations especially corporate donations and Garrett McCarthy from Hugh McCarthy and Associates! My revised target is now to raise at least 1k+ in fundraising on top of direct donations for my main event, details and updates soon to follow!

For the past number of weeks I've researched a number of companies that have a corporate social responsibility strategy and part of that strategy is donating to charity. I've emailed them looking for some small donations to my campaign!

Delighted to say that the venue and band have been organised for my main fundraising event that will take place in January, big thanks to my pal Jack Taylor who has agreed to play! There's just a few last details to sort out before I can create an event on Facebook. I'm also continuing to contact and communicate with some companies and directors regarding sponsorship and direct donations.

Very happy to have raised €170 yesterday at the Christmas market held in Scoil Colm in Crumlin, €30 of which went to stall rental. This was done by collecting any new and unused goods that family and friends had (mainly jewellery, DVD's and clothes) and selling them on with all proceeds going to Barnardos and Blossom Ireland!

***Also hoping to have the Facebook page for my main event live by the end of this week!

The event page for my main event is up and running and tickets are on sale! here's the summary:

Black and White Night Out - In association with 100minds.

Taking place on the 22nd of January, this promises to be a great night for an even better cause!

VENUE: THE renound Dicey's Gardens/ Russell Court Hotel

FEATURING: live music, DJ, food, drinks promos, late bar, banter

DRESS CODE: is black and white, this does not necessariliy mean black tie, it can be anything you want!

TICKET PRICE: €10 (Including a small transaction fee of €1.09 charged by Eventbrite)

100% of all proceeds are going to two great causes - Barnardos and Blossom Ireland. 100minds is a student collective trying to raise money for these two incredible charities. Check out the link below if you want to learn a little more about them and the difference they make to the lives of children in Ireland!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOX0AR1yMwI

***To donate, follow the link below:

https://www.100minds.org/2015/143/andrew-howell

Any amount would be greatly appreciated!

Delighted to have reached the fundraising goal but it's not over yet.. my main event, a black and white themed night out takes place this Thursday 22nd Jan. There'll be plenty of drinks promos, food and live music courtesy of my pal Jack Taylor's band. Really looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Delighted to raise €902.41 last night, massive thanks to the band members: Jack Taylor, Luke Bannister, Cian Tobin, Justin Bradish and Phil Noone who were unreal. Also thanks to the doorman Jimmy Bagnall and Amy O'Callaghan of the Russell Court Hotel. Hope everyone had a good time!