Theresa Gozalvez
Celebration of a life lived to the full! Agnes Adams died aged 99
Fundraising for SOS Bus NI
Story
Agnes Adams, my Grandmother lived a life of giving to others. She had a heart for the young and those in any kind of need. Throughout her life she always encouraged me to enjoy the present on the journey to where we are going! Wise words from a wise lady! Cycling is what I enjoy .
A Charity close to her heart was the SOS Bus NI, who offer support those vulnerable and in need in Belfast.
How your money could help:
£50 raised – could provide 5 homeless people on the streets of Belfast with a warm, dry sleeping bag!
£80 raised – could provide a cup of warm soup to 571 vulnerable people on the streets of NI
£150 raised – could pay for two paramedics at the Odyssey on a busy Saturday night
£300 raised – could fuel our two 67ft bendy buses and two minibuses for two weekends!
£420 raised - could pay for paramedics for a full weekend, covering all 3 shifts at the Odyssey and Shaftesbury Square
Some key facts and information on SOS Bus NI:
Since starting in 2007, SOS Bus NI has engaged with over 220,000 people, whilst in-depth caring and medical support has been provided to over
7,500 vulnerable people on board our Buses.
What services does SOS Bus NI provide?
• Professional medical attention
• Conveyance hospital, home or to other place of safety by SOS transport
• Emotional care and listening ear services
• Signposting to statutory service providers
• Refreshments - tea, coffee, soup and food
Who are the emotionally and/or physically vulnerable?
• Victims of non-violent and violent crime
• The homeless and the lonely
• Major/minor accidental injuries
• Those who have over indulged in alcohol and/or drugs
• Those becoming isolated, lost or separated from friends
• Those who are feeling depressed, suffering from a mental health issue or feeling suicidal
Of these people, 1,178 needed further in-depth treatment by our paramedics.
SOS Bus NI
Manley House
56 New Forge Lane
Belfast
BT9 5NW
Tel: 028 9066 4505
website: www.sosbusni.com
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