Register now for Rotary's Sleep Out to Kit Out event
The Rotary Clubs of Cannock and Stafford, in partnership with South Staffordshire College, are delighted to announce the return of their sponsored ‘Sleep Out’ event that aims to raise awareness of homelessness and much needed funds that will help local people to furnish a home of their own.
Participants will brave the elements for a challenging 12-hour stint at the ‘Sleep Out’ event taking place on Friday, April 10 at Cannock College located opposite the bus station.
Chris Young, Chair of the Organising Group said: “Cannock and Stafford Rotary Clubs are delighted to announce the return of this event, which builds on two very successful events held in 2022 and 2024.These two events raised over £20,000 which has enabled us to make 41 grants that have been a lifeline for people and helped them move closer to independent living and into accommodation they can call home”.
The aim of the Sleep Out is to support organisations like the Stafford and Cannock League of Hospital Friends, who provide supported housing for people with enduring mental illness. One of the barriers their clients have is being able to afford both a deposit and purchase furniture and electrical items to enable them to successfully move out of supported housing and into a home of their own. The money raised from the “Sleep Out” helps to remove that barrier enabling people to move into a home of their own. Mental illness affects people from all walks of life, and the sponsored ‘Sleep Out’ highlights the issues faced by homeless people.
‘Sleep Out’ participants will be welcomed to Cannock College from 6pm on Friday, April 10. All participants will be provided with a cardboard mat and are welcome to bring along cardboard and plastic sheeting to build a shelter for the night. The 12-hour event with end at 6am.
Before those participants commence their night under the stars at 6.30pm there is a social event inside Cannock Collage with hot food and entertainment provided by Huntington Boxing Club, the Stafford school of Dance and Seasons Theatre company.
Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited. A £10 registration fee secures a place and provides a hot meal and drinks. Participants are encouraged to set a personal target to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship, however whatever amount you can raise will be very much appreciated.
If you would like to register for the event, provide support or receive more information please email or phone Helen Perren on helenretro75@gmail.com 07949 079174.
We are very grateful to South Staffordshire College for their tremendous support, without which this event would not have been possible.
