How many years has Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day been running?
The tenth annual Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul will take place on Friday, December 8th 2023. Over the past nine years the generosity of individuals, school communities and businesses across the county has led to almost €165,000 being raised, every cent of which goes to assist the work of St Vincent de Paul in Kerry. This year's radio and digital activity is kindly sponsored by Quinlan's Fish Shops and Seafood Bars in Tralee, Cahersiveen, Killarney, Killorglin and Cork. www.kerryfish.com
Is there a local sponsor of Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day?
Quinlan's Fish Shops and Seafood Bars in Tralee, Cahersiveen, Killarney and Killorglin are the radio and digital partners to Radio Kerry's Christmas Jumper Day 2023.
Is it easy to get involved in Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day 2023?
The fundraiser is designed to encourage and enable everyone of all ages to take part in their own local environment simply by wearing a Christmas Jumper and making a donation. Then all you need to do is share a photo or video via social media, email, text and WhatsApp and make a donation to St Vincent De Paul. Private individuals, families, school and university students, teachers, lecturers and administration teams, colleagues in small, medium and large enterprises – whether working from the office or home everyone can participate.
Register to let us know you are taking part in Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day 2023
How much was raised for Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day 2022?
Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day 2022 raised almost €15,000. We are so grateful to everyone who participated and donated. Once again we appeal to you to get involved on December 8th and help us to help fellow Kerry people who are facing a very difficult Christmas.
Who are the charity beneficiaries of Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day 2023?
Speaking at the launch Paddy Kevane, Area President of St Vincent De Paul, Tralee and West Kerry said, “We at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Kerry would like to thank everyone at Quinlans Fish, Radio Kerry and the Kerry people for once again supporting us this year for our 10th annual Christmas Jumper Day.
We are preparing over 1,000 food hampers for the Tralee and West Kerry area alone. Separately, all other local SVP Conferences will also be supporting individuals and families with basics such as heat and food. We cannot do that without your support. Please spread some Christmas Cheer by wearing a Christmas Jumper and supporting your local Kerry SVP Branch (Conference). We wish everyone in Kerry a very happy Christmas and New Year”.
Find out more about who and what the funds raised will go to help HERE
How can I donate to Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day 2023?
Donations may be made directly to the St Vincent de Paul Kerry bank account, their shops around the county or to Radio Kerry. Online donations can be made via Radio Kerry Jumper Day on line www.radiokerry.ie/jumperday and a dedicated phone line for donations (066) 712 8021 (Extension 1) with 100% of the money going to St Vincent de Paul Kerry.
What is the money raised via Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day 2023 used for?
The money raised via Christmas Jumper Day is used to fund a number of St Vincent de Paul projects right across Kerry including Christmas food hampers, Santa gifts for children who are homeless and in direct provision, utility bills and the Kerry Education Fund.
Where are the St Vincent de Paul conferences in Kerry?
St Vincent de Paul operate a donation centre in Tralee and 10 stores across their Conference areas in Tralee, Castleisland, Listowel, Killorglin, Killarney, Dingle, Kenmare and Abbeyfeale.
We are very grateful to everyone who has been a part of Radio Kerry’s Christmas Jumper Day in aid of St Vincent De Paul since 2014! Stay tuned to Radio Kerry for regular updates!
Donations
Online
Phone
(066) 712 8021 (Extension 1) to make a secure donation over the phone – please state which area** you would like your SVP donation to benefit
Bank
St Vincent de Paul Kerry account
Bank of Ireland Tralee
IBAN: IE07 BOFI 9058 3896 5291 51
BIC: BOFIIE2D
Cheques
make payable to St Vincent de Paul Kerry – post to Radio Kerry or directly to St Vincent de Paul
Please include a note what area** you would like you donation to St Vincent de Paul to benefit
Cash Drop off
St Vincent de Paul Shops Tralee, Castleisland, Listowel, Killorglin, Killarney, Dingle, Kenmare and Abbeyfeale.
Radio Kerry, Maine Street, Tralee
SVP Areas** are:
Tralee and West Kerry
Killarney
Ballyheigue
Castleisland
Knocknagoshel
Ballyduff
Killorglin and South Kerry
Listowel and North Kerry
Another Fundraising initiative from St Vincent de Paul - South West : CAR RAFFLE
