Joel James MS, Senedd Member for South Wales Central has announced his support for Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser on Thursday 7th December by donning his favourite festive jumper- a Macho Man Randy Savage Jumper.
Since 2012, the charity has raised more than £35 million for children around the world by calling on kindred-hearts to help make the world better with a sweater. Funds raised through Christmas Jumper Day will help children get access to food, healthcare and education.
This year has been far from easy for families living on the lowest incomes in Wales, and part of the money raised will also go towards supporting Save the Children Cymru’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.
Speaking at the Senedd, Joel said:
For Save the Children UK’s Christmas Jumper Day, I decided to wear my Macho Man Randy Savage jumper at the Welsh Parliament today. It’s great to raise awareness of such an important cause in such a light-hearted way.
For more information and to sign up, visit - christmasjumperday.org