21/02/2012

Students Aim To Raise €10 000 For charity

Dublin City University Students' Union is aiming to raise €10 000 this week as part of its annual Raise and Give fundraising drive.

DCUSU Raise and Give, which encourages student participation in fundraising, volunteering and local community projects recreating an old-fashioned, community fair atmosphere on campus. Proceeds will be donated to designated Raise and Give charities which include Bees for Battens and The DCU Hardship Fund.

There are various fundraising events taking place see www.greatcraic.ie for more information.

(GK)

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