Take a ‘Dip a Day in May’

The Galway Simon Community is calling on all sea swimmers, fitness enthusiasts – and everyone in between – to take a ‘Dip a Day in May’ in support of those facing homelessness in the West of Ireland.

The Dip a Day challenge will take place over the month of May and asks people to raise awareness and funds which will go towards safeguarding Galway Simon Community’s essential frontline services.

The charity is encouraging people across the West and beyond to take advantage of the finer weather coming into summer to take a dip a day at their nearest beach, lake, river or pier as part of their challenge.

Karol Cooke, Community & Events Executive at Galway Simon Community explained the idea behind the initiative and the difference it will help to make.

“It’s a really simple initiative where we are asking people to take a dip and call on their friends, family and colleagues to show their support by sponsoring them to complete their Dip a Day challenge.

“It’s the perfect opportunity to boost your well-being while also helping to make a real difference in the lives of people who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness during these difficult times,” Karol said.

As high rents and a severe lack of affordable accommodation continue to drive people into homelessness, Galway Simon are seeing increasing demands on their services.

The money you raise as part of the #DipaDay challenge ensures they can safeguard their housing and homelessness prevention services and support those facing homelessness in the West.

“Every day, our frontline services are supporting people who are having to make difficult sacrifices, placing them at risk of homelessness, due to the financial strains that they are under,” said Karol.

“We need to ensure that we can be there for as many individuals and families as possible and that is why we are calling on the support of those in our community to get involved in the ‘Dip a Day in May’ challenge.

“And this year, with the lifting of Covid 19 restrictions, we are planning The Big Dip on Saturday, May 28.”

To take part in the ‘Dip a Day in May’, visit https://galway simon.ie/events/dip-a-day-in-may/ and join Galway Simon’s dedicated Facebook group where you can virtually meet other participants, get tips, and be inspired.