Call to stay up all night online to support Norfolk charity
Participants at the Norwich Sleep Out in 2019. Picture: The Benjamin Foundation - Credit: Archant
People have been challenged to stay awake all night for an online fundraiser for a charity.
The STAY:UP event to raise money to tackle youth homelessness is a joint initiative between The Benjamin Foundation and End Youth Homelessness.
Anyone is invited to take part in the event, which costs £5 per household with participants asked to aim to raise £100 in sponsorship, on Friday October, 10.
It has replaced the annual Sleep Out event, which sees people spend the night in a Norwich location, due to coronavirus.
Matt Garrod, director of operations, said: “Sleep Out in the usual format isn’t possible this year, which has potential to have a huge impact on our charity’s income. We urge local people and businesses to back the event to continue to help local young people.”
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The headline sponsor of the event is Norfolk based law firm Clapham and Collinge Solicitors.
To register www.benjaminfoundation.co.uk/event/stayup
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