FORMER NBA basketball star John Amaechi is backing a children's charity Bobble Hat Day.
The NSPCC’s first ever day next Wednesday, calls on people across Trafford and Greater Manchester to get behind the festive fundraising initiative to support the charity’s, ChildLine service.
The charity is asking people to wear a bobble hat for the day on 10 December and make a small donation towards its ChildLine service which provides support and advice to children and young people.
Amaechi said: “I am really pleased to be supporting the day. It’s a fun, simple way for anyone to support ChildLine this Christmas.
"All you need to do is wear your favourite bobble hat, post a picture of yourself in your hat on Facebook or Twitter along with #BOBBLEHATDAY and then text BOBBLE to 70744 to make a £2 donation. What could be easier?!”
Louise Stimson, NSPCC head of community fundraising in Greater Manchester said; “A child contacts ChildLine every 20 seconds and some are going through the toughest times of their lives. T
To register and for more information visit www.nspcc.org.uk/bobblehat
The NSPCC is also hosting its Carols by Candlelight concert at Manchester Cathedral on Tuesday, December 9. For tickets and/or to find out more about the event, contact the fundraising team on 0844892 0253 or email: northwestappeals@nspcc.org.uk
Photo Caption: John Amaechi supports NSPCC bobble hat day
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