- Music
- 11 Feb 16
It's taking place on February 17 & 18 with Focus Ireland the beneficaries
A whole host of stars are lending their support to the Radio Nova Help Our Homeless Radiothon, which takes place on February 17 and 18 from 8am to 6pm each day, and will raise desperately needed funds for Focus Ireland.
“I’m delighted to support the Radio Nova Radiothon in aid of Focus Ireland," reflects Bernard Dunne, the former world champion boxer who's one of the ambassadors for the campaign. "Homelessness is sadly so prevalent today and is visible everywhere now in Dublin. It’s completely shocking to think that 1 in 3 people that are now homeless is a child. I work with children up and down the country to encourage them to believe in themselves, and attain their goals as I know how easily their confidence can be knocked. The impact of being homeless and living in such stressful conditions is a psychological challenge and burden that sadly many may not overcome for years, if ever."
Dunne was joined at a press call for the Radiothon by Cillian Murphy, Don Wycherley, The Nualas, Jack L, HamsandwicH, Gavin Glass and Delorentos, with many more well-known names set to come on board.
“We were overwhelmed by the phenomenal support of our listeners last year to help us raise money for this vital cause," notes Nova CEO and Programme Director, Kevin Branigan. "Sadly, the homeless crisis has deepened over the past 12 months and we decided to hold another Radiothon to help Focus Ireland meet the increasing demand for their services. We are delighted and very grateful to have Cillian kick start the campaign for us, as well as all those who give their time to raise awareness of our Radiothon. We are confident that our generous listeners will help us make this year’s event even bigger and better than ever in 2016.”