The ‘Progress for Pieta’ initiative run by Junction 14 Mayfield, which worked with Transition Year students, has raised €8,898.56 for Pieta House.
Each of the participanting eight schools received €100 seed capital to use and ‘progress’ this initial investment through organised activities and reinvestment of profits.
The idea behind the initiative was to give students a business-focused project to develop their entrepreneurial and business skills, with all final profits being donated to Pieta House.
Winning school
The winning school was Newport College in Co. Tipperary who scooped a €2,500 prize after they raised a total of €3765.33 through a bake sale, no uniform day & fun run.
Speaking at the presentation, General Manager of Junction 14, Gavin Moran, said: “This was a great event and we are extremely satisfied with the outcome. It was the first year we have run this and we now have a great base to propel this event.
“It’s an ideal project for transition year students as it helps to hone their business skills. It’s also a great way to open the conversation about mental health and the great work Pieta House do,” he said.
Marie Peelo of Pieta House said, “This has been a great event. It has offered transition year students a project to help nurture their entrepreneurial skills but more importantly, it opens a conversation about the Pieta House and the work we do.”
Junction 14 and Pieta House will be running the campaign again next year and schools will be sent out an invitation to participate.
The goal is that more schools get involved next year and this event becomes a part of the transition year activities.
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