Last year, Christmas Jumper Day raised a total of £3 million for children in Scotland, the UK and around the world and over 1.5 million children and teachers and 1 million workplaces took part in fundraising event. Funds raised will help children get access to food, healthcare and education.
This year, part of the money raised will also go towards supporting Save the Children Scotland’s work in providing grants to buy food and essential household items and making sure children can thrive within their communities.
The charity hopes to make this Christmas Jumper Day the most sustainable and ‘green’ one yet and is urging everyone to dig out an old jumper and decorate it with festive trimmings, instead of buying a new jumper. Many schools and organisations are also holding a Christmas Jumper Swap Shop to save the environment, save money and save lives.
Ms Adamson has joined with thousands of others in all corners of Scotland by wearing their Christmas jumper to promote the day.
She said:
“Save the Children are doing crucial work in Scotland and internationally. Christmas Jumper Day is a fun and simple way to contribute to that work and help raise awareness of a good cause.
“It was brilliant speaking to the kids in Parliament. Everyone can take part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on 12th December to support children across the world.
“There is a real emphasis on sustainability with the campaign. Whether it’s adding decorations to an old jumper, re-wearing last year’s knit or swapping a woolly with a friend, the more sustainable the better!
“I am encouraging my constituents in Motherwell and Wishaw to take part and to have fun with it. Given that winter is coming, I am sporting my Game of Throne Christmas jumper!
“When it comes, I wish you all a happy and healthy Christmas.”
Donating £2 or whatever people can afford can truly help make the world a better place for children:
Visit christmasjumperday.org for more information and to sign up.
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