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Santa Stroll 2007

Variety the Children’s Charity of Ireland and Irish Autism Action, raised €35k in Ireland’s first ever Santa Stroll around St. Stephen Green, for Schools for Children with Autism.

More than 100 adults and children dressed in Santa Hats and T-Shirts, marched behind Santa Claus, who took a break from his busy schedule and came all the way from the North Pole to take part in this first event! 

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On a 2km walk from the Mansion House, around St. Stephens Green and back again, the strollers collected more than €35,000 for children with autism, with help from the 3 main sponsors, 02, Merlin Motors and DHL. The money will go a long way to buying a five Sunshine Coaches to bring children to and from five autism schools to main stream schools around the country.

As they started their stroll at the Mansion House at midday, the crowd was waved off by Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Paddy Bourke. But it was another VIP that the children were interesting in - and it was the bearded man in red and white who handed out goody bags and T-shirts and little Santa Claus hats. Due to the success of this event, we are making this an annual event, so keep your Santa hats for next year!

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