Hi , My name is Danielle Rourke. I am 18 years old. I live in Glasnevin, Dublin which is really handy as I have recently started first year in DCU studying Contemporary Culture and Society. I am really excited to be involved with the 100 minds programme as it will be great experience for me and my personal development.
What is 100 minds? This is a programme for 1,000 irish students around the country to put their words into action. We are all challenged to raise 1,000 euro and hopefully beyond as 100 minds has partnered with such an amazing charity being Childline. The goal is to collectively raise 1,000,000 euro for this fantastic organization . This non government organization has a 24/7 confidential call service for children and young people aged up to 18 years old as well as e-mail and text services for those too afraid to talk about their haunting stories. Unfortunately, last year there was 420,000 calls to Childline which is 1,200 calls a day. And even worse, they need 5 million euro a year with the nightime service almost getting cut last year which is the most essential time!
I will be using this page to keep everyone up to date on my progress over the next few months. Watch this space for information on the different fundraising events and activities I will be doing to hit my target. This cause is close to my heart as I have seen it first hand in the most disadvantaged places in Ireland and I would do anything to help those young people.
I can't express how much this organization does and how much support they need but just think of the big picture. Imagine any young person you know being bullied, mentally abused, physically abused, neglected or even sexually abused. This may just seem like a horrible image but it is completely real. This is why every single cent counts to keep this vital organisation running for as long as we live!
Danielle x
Pub Quiz
Posted: over 6 years ago
I'm so happy to announce that I have booked my first event. I will be having a great pub quiz and magnificent raffle on Thursday 28th January. It is being held in the Brian Boru pub in Phibsborough at 8pm sharp. It will be a fantastic night for a fantastic cause. And everybody is invited!
Danielle x
Twitter time!
Posted: over 6 years ago
I went brainstorming in twitter last Friday and it was absolutely amazing. I met up with my mentor Catherine Bennett and our ideas completely matched. My head is buzzing with ideas. Plus there is so much amazing food and facilities there. I loved it!
Danielle x
Childline Tour
Posted: over 6 years ago
I had a visit to 30 Baggot street where the childline call centre is based. It was inspirational! Volunteers were introduced, specifically a 7 years experienced women called Gabrielle. She was heart breaking as she talked about different stories and what it's like on Christmas day. I was given a tour around the centre and seeing the facilities was shocking. It is very obvious that any funding given to childline is put straight back into the service as the centre is very shabby and worn.
Danielle x
Card Making Class
Posted: over 6 years ago
I had a great experience of working with 2 fifth classes in my old primary school - St. Columbas National School. I showed the kids how to make cards providing material and ideas. I used a personal skill as I sell cards professionally. I also raised 87 euros thanks to the children and even teachers getting involved
Danielle x
Church Collection
Posted: over 6 years ago
I did a speech on behalf of Childline and sold my raffle tickets in my local church ( St.Columba's, Iona Road) and realised how generous people are. Through donations and sales of tickets, I recieved €860!!!
Raffle!!
Posted: over 6 years ago
A fabulous raffle will be taking place on the 4th February 2016. Tickets are only €2 with unbelievable prizes to be won including:
I night bed and breakfast in The Cliff House Hotel 1 night bed and breakfast in the Slieve Russell 1 night bed, breakfast and dinner in Castle Durrow Signed Dublin Jersey Jamesons port and Butlers chocolate presentation box Lanson champagne and Baileys presentation box Burren Smokehouse voucher Sheridans cheese hamper and much much more to be announced.............................
Pub Quiz
Posted: over 6 years ago
I had a great night with great fun and great fundraising with the ISPCC in attendance. I raised €500 in ticket sales with people going out of their way with donations!
Danielle x
Raffle Time!
Posted: over 6 years ago
I had a great raffle bringing in €1067 which I was delighted with and Childline will be delighted with. This is through everybody's generous support with tickets being bought constantly since they were printed
Danielle X
Back Packing ?
Posted: over 6 years ago
I intend in back packing in some supermarkets around Dublin city centre. I'm just finalising the details. This will take place the last weekend of march ( everybody's favourite part of the working month) so I hope to see everyone in flocks.
If you see me, come over and say Hi as I love raising awareness for childline and hopefully it will be a successful day.
Danielle x
Money! Money! Money!
Posted: about 6 years ago
Sorry for not posting but have been very busy with college work.
It's coming to the finish line and I am still trying to raise as much as possible. I appreciate all the support people have given.
Childline will do unbelievable things with this money as they are already. It feels like a fantastic achievement and 100 times better due to the amazing cause.
This has inspired me to help out this charity in any way I can!
Danielle x
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Ruth Carson
over 6 years ago
€25
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Michael Dalton
over 6 years ago
€100
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Rosaleen & Jerry
over 6 years ago
€45
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Pub Quiz
over 6 years ago
€500
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Card making class- St.Columbas School
over 6 years ago
€87
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Tiernan O Neill
over 6 years ago
€20
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Dáithí Ó Maolchoille
over 6 years ago
€50
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Nuala M Settler
over 6 years ago
€20
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Denise Rogers
over 6 years ago
€15
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Maria McGuinness
over 6 years ago
€20
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Erin Nugent
over 6 years ago
€30
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Jeanne McDonagh
over 6 years ago
€20
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Niall Mulligan
over 6 years ago
€20
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Bernard Condon
over 6 years ago
€20
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Bob Jordan
over 6 years ago
€20
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Stephen Rourke
over 6 years ago
€20
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John Sutton
over 6 years ago
€60
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Evanne Kilmurray
over 6 years ago
€20
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Evanne Kilmurray
over 6 years ago
€0
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Marge rourke
over 6 years ago
€20