Community
29 November, 2024
Christmas screening to raise funds for those in need
COMMUNITY support organisation Meli is bringing a magical Christmas film to the big screen to raise money for local families in need of a helping hand this festive season.
Tickets are now on sale for a special screening of ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ at Warrnambool’s Capitol Cinema on Saturday, December 7.
All proceeds from the event will be converted into e-gift cards and distributed to those receiving Meli’s services in the south-west as part of Meli’s annual Giving Tree Appeal.
Meli chief executive officer Grant Boyd encouraged the local community to get behind this wonderful event, highlighting that the need to support clients at this time of year had never been greater.
“As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, we’re seeing more families than ever before seek assistance and many for the first time,” Mr Boyd said.
“The movie screening is a wonderful way to entertain the family while also brightening Christmas for those in the community who need it most.”
Starring the highly acclaimed late Maggie Smith, ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ sees a young boy named Nikolas set out on an extraordinary adventure to discover the fabled village of the elves, ‘Elfhelm’.
Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical, comic, and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible.
Attendees are encouraged to wear their festive best, whether that’s a special costume, touch of tinsel or Christmas hat.
Movie snacks will be included as part of the ticket price and spot prizes will be awarded throughout the event.
Meli’s screening of ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ will take place at 3pm on Saturday, December 7 at Warrnambool’s Capitol Cinema.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children and can be purchased at https://events.humanitix.com/meli-presents-a-boy-called-christmas.
The Giving Tree Appeal is now in its 23rd year and last year brought Christmas joy in the form of e-gift cards to more than 3,600 families and individuals.
