Charity Focus
Live Ribble Valley takes a look at ongoing fundraising projects that see thousands of pounds donated to good causes
JOLLIEST JUMPERS
To celebrate the woolliest and most festive day of the year on 12th December, animation specialist Aardman has collaborated with Pawprint Family to create a limited-edition Shaun the Sheep enamel pin badge and sew-on patch for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day.
This year Shaun the Sheep is encouraging people up and down the country to sign up for the event to raise money for the charity.
The pin and patch feature Shaun the Sheep wearing his very own festive knit. The pin badge is £4 and the sew on badge is £3.50 with 100 per cent of the profits donated to Save the Children.
The brilliant badges can be sewn or pinned onto any old jumper to upcycle it into a festive masterpiece. Join millions of people across the UK as they don their jolliest jumpers – whether at work or in the classroom, everyone can join the UK’s biggest Christmas party!
You can purchase the badges at the online Save the Children shop and you can sign up your school, workplace or family and friends group on the Christmas Jumper Day website. Then, on the big day, donate whatever you can to Save the Children to help children in the UK and around the world stay safe, healthy and educated.
shop.savethechildren.org.uk
christmasjumperday.org
FUN RUN
Lace up your running shoes and get your best elf costume ready because Lancashire Mind’s Mental Elf Fun Run is coming to Leyland’s Worden Park. Taking place on 30th November, eager elves can get discounted tickets for the much-loved event which last year attracted 300 adults and children in fancy dress.
Organised by mental health charity Lancashire Mind, the event promises a day of festive family fun, community spirit and most importantly, making a stand for mental health across our local communities.
The concept of the Mental Elf Fun Run was created by Lancashire Mind, and as the event enters its second decade, 42 other local Mind charities across the UK will be hosting a similar event in 2024 having seen the success of the Lancashire event.
Participants of all ages are invited to join in the 2k, 5k or Challenge Your S’Elf distances, all whilst dressed as festive elves, helping to spread some early Christmas cheer along with raising vital funds. Participants will each receive a medal, which doubles as a Christmas tree decoration.
In addition to the run, there will be a variety of activities for families to enjoy including face painting and craft stations, elf relay races and obstacle courses, live music and dance performances, and festive boosts along the route.
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