Yorkshire’s Largest
Charity Sleep-Out Set For
6 November In Rotherham

Over a hundred people including local celebrities are not just giving their time but also their sleep in aid of a Yorkshire based charity for homeless children.

SAFE@LAST, who provide vital services and support to vulnerable children under 16 who have run away from home, are organising what is believed to be Yorkshire’s largest ever charity ‘Sleep-Out’ on November 6 in Rotherham.

The event, which is taking place at Parkgate Shopping Park just outside the town centre, hopes to draw public attention to the dangers faced by these children, and to launch SAFE@LAST'S Christmas Apppeal to raise thousands of pounds to provide much needed protection.

“We know that over 3000 children in South Yorkshire run away from home or are thrown out of their homes every year putting them at risk of abuse and exploitation, and we are asking people to make a modest donation to enable us to continue the provision of our vital frontline services to these children,” says event organiser Mark Lees.

He added “Anyone can make a £3 donation to SAFE@LAST'S Christmas Appeal by texting the word SAM to 84424. This modest amount could pay for important help like our 24 telephone helpline or food and important items for young, vulnerable runaways.”

Preceding the Parkgate Sleep Out will be a street party including entertainers, karaoke, dancing and sing-along . The ‘sleepers’ will be welcomed by charity patron Lord Scarborough and supporter, Emmerdales’s Lucy Pargeter, as well as the Mayor and other dignitaries.

“The evening festivities commence at Parkgate at 5pm, and by the time they finish at 11pm the sleepers should be more than ready for their sleep,” says Mark, adding: “ We are deeply grateful to Parkgate Shopping for all their help, and hope that shoppers will come along and show their support as well.”

www.safeatlast.org.uk