With Christmas fast approaching, the Greenfingers Charity festive jumper fundraising event returns, with Chris Moncrieff, Head of Information and Advice at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and Kimberley Hornby George, owner of Hornby George PR taking on the 2024 challenge.
Following in the footsteps of Boyd Douglas-Davies, Abigail Stocker, Tammy Woodhouse, Linda Petrons, and the event’s creator, Natalie Boynton, Chris and Kimberley are set to continue this cheerful tradition and aim to build on the remarkable £23,000 the campaign has raised to date.
“The festive jumper challenge is a brilliant example of how the garden community can come together for a great cause. It’s not just about the fun jumpers but the important work that Greenfingers does to create life-changing spaces for children in hospices. I’m excited to be part of this festive effort and look forward to donning my finest jumpers this December!” explained Moncrieff.
Kimberley Hornby George added: “This campaign is such a unique and fun way to raise awareness and funds for Greenfingers. We hope that our daily jumpers will not just bring a smile to many as we jingle, itch and twinkly light our way through the month, but we hope it will also be a way of reminding the charity’s supporters of the importance of the work Greenfingers undertakes. Chris and I can’t wait to get started, and we hope sponsors will join us to make this year even more successful!”
To support the effort, you can sponsor a jumper wearer day costs for £100 each per day – and hopefully encourage their teams to partake to encourage support for the event and charity.
Linda Petrons, Director of Fundraising & Communications at Greenfingers said: “We need the support of sponsors to make this event a success. At just £100 per day, it’s a fantastic opportunity for businesses to support a meaningful cause while having some festive fun. Let’s make every day in December a jumperful one!”
By creating magical gardens, Greenfingers work to provide opportunities for children to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature, making a real difference for many children and their families who spend time in hospices.