Meath people encouraged to take part in Christmas Jumper Day to support children's hospitals
This year, Children’s Health Foundation is calling on people all over Co. Meath to get in their festive finery and support the long-standing campaign Christmas Jumper Day.
The event will help more children than ever, by raising vital funds to support Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres across Crumlin, Temple Street and Connolly.
Irish rugby legend Rob Kearney joined little friends Thea, Amelia, Olivia, Alex and Kai to launch Children’s Health Foundation’s ‘Christmas Jumper Day’ 2021 campaign, taking place this year on Friday, 10th December.
Rob, who is an ambassador for Children’s Health Foundation, is asking families, communities, schools, crèches, clubs and companies to host a Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser, put on their best (or worst!) Christmas fashions and raise funds that will be put to work where they are needed most to help sick children and their families.
Commenting at the launch Rob Kearney said, “I am delighted to be involved in Christmas Jumper Day again for 2021, which is a fun way to support sick children across Children’s Health Ireland. This campaign is a great way to have a laugh, and wear your tackiest, cheesiest or gaudiest Christmas Jumper for a fantastic cause. Help us create some magic for sick children in hospital this Christmas by signing up today!”
Denise Fitzgerald, Chief Executive of Children’s Health Foundation said, “It’s the most magical time of year once again and we need you to put on your silliest sweaters, raise vital funds and help make a real and lasting difference to the lives of sick children and their families across Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres. By taking part in this year’s Christmas Jumper Day you will help fund vital equipment, essential patient supports, ground-breaking research and new services.
She added, “Our huge thanks to our wonderful ambassador Rob Kearney for taking the time to join us for the launch of Christmas Jumper Day once again this year – thank you for your ongoing kindness to sick children!”
For more information and to sign up today for your free Children’s Health Foundation Christmas Jumper Day pack, simply visit www.childrenshealth.ie/xmasjumper or call 01 709 1700.