In a powerful show of support for their peers, third year students from the Digital Marketing and Public Relations course at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) are set to host a week of exciting events between November 26^th and November 28^th to raise awareness and funds for the DkIT student hardship fund. The events are all united under the #HeroesForHardship campaign which aims to support students who are facing extreme financial difficulties amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

The DkIT hardship fund provides essential assistance for students who are facing financial difficulties due to personal circumstances or other hardships. All donations raised during the week will help support the DkIT Pantry, a vital college resource that offers non-perishable food, hygiene items, and emergency financial aid to students in need.

The events, reflecting the theme of #HeroesForHardship, promise to be engaging and exciting, encouraging fellow students to participate. These include Bingo, Sip N Sketch, Karaoke, Gaming Tournaments, Movie Night, and Olympic and Jungle themed challenges and games.

The #HeroesForHardship campaign, organised by third-year students, not only highlights the challenges faced by students in today’s economy but also emphasises the importance of community support in helping fellow peers overcome adversity. The campaign also aims to inspire a long-term community engagement for DkIT students, creating a campus culture of generosity and empathy.

DkIT Pastoral Care Coordinator, Alan Conlon said:

“The Student Hardship Fund is important as it supports students who are facing extreme financial difficulties. Through non-perishable food and basic hygiene items or a small amount of cash to help out in an emergency the hardship fund ensures in a time of need support can be offered. Events like this week are important to raise awareness and support for the Hardship Fund. The more awareness and the more support it gets, the more it can provide assistance to those students in need. It ensures that we can regularly keep the Pantry stocked and also have a sum of money on hand to provide to a student who is in difficulty.”

Everyone is welcome to contribute to this important initiative and help support the students in our community.

For more information on the #HeroesForHardship events or to make a donation contact lecturer Liz Englishby at liz.englishby@dkit.ie