Red Cross Movie Fundraiser-The Man Who Invented Christmas
Hurry and book! Red Cross invites you to fun night out at the movies. Get into the spirit of the upcoming season, with a night out with family and friends to see, "The Man Who Invented Christmas."
Great prizes also..if any local businesses want to be involved, please let me know.
The story is about the journey that led to Charles Dickens' creation of "A Christmas Carol," a timeless tale that would redefine the holiday. It tells of the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. The film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up un-forgettable characters and a timeless tale, forever changing the holiday season into the celebration we know today. Rated PG
Red Cross works in communities across Aotearoa and around the world to help improve the lives of vulnerable people.
In Auckland:
- Average of 10,000 meals per month delivered to elderly recipients throughout the region.
- Save a Mate free workshops empowering young people to respond in emergencies
-People Savers free basic first aid skills for students ages 8-12
-Refugee programmes: Pathways to Settlement, Pathways to Employment and Resettlement driving mentoring program
-First Aid and Psychological First Aid Training.
Robyn.Brady@redcross.org.nz or 09 260 4070.
To purchase tickets go to link:
No ticketing transaction fees
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