Offaly influencer raises staggering amount for children's charity in exciting fundraiser

An Offaly influencer has raised a staggering amount for a children's charity with an exciting fundraiser and there is still time for people to get involved. 

Lisa McGowan of Lisa’s Lust List is giving people the chance to win one of five €1,000 cheques, all in a bid to raise much needed funds for the children and families Barnardos works with this Christmas. As of Thursday, December 22, the raffle has raised over €150,000.

The children’s charity provides practical and emotional support to more than 16,800 children and parents across Ireland each year.

Raffle tickets range from €5 for one ticket to €100 for 60 tickets. You can enter the raffle by clicking on the image below.

Lisa McGowan said, “for me I have such great memories from Christmas - it was presents, fun, laughter, excitement and love. I do one charity raffle every year and this year I have picked children’s charity Barnardos. I’m so happy to be help to raise money and awareness for Barnardos and the work they do. Since the raffle went live, I’ve been reading messages from so many who have used Barnardos services and I've been blown away. Barnardos are doing phenomenal work out there, I’m so delighted so many have gotten behind me. I want to keep it going and for the raffle to do well. I really want more children to feel the magic of Christmas – every child deserves to feel that. If you can give even €5, I’m asking people to donate and to help wrap up some happiness and smiles.”

Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly said, “I want to thank Lisa so much for selecting Barnardos to benefit from her annual Christmas Online Raffle. The money raised is going to bring a lot of comfort and practical support to vulnerable children and their parents this Christmas. And I want to thank all of you who are supporting Lisa’s Raffle. It makes such a difference to children and parents who really need it. And I want to encourage you to maybe ask some of your friends or family who may be able to do so to support the raffle too."