Michael tucked in at a Christian Aid Big Brekkie event in Parliament to show his support for Christian Aid Week (14-20 May 2017, caweek.org), which is raising money for refugees fleeing conflict around the world.
Ahead of Christian Aid Week, Michael attended the event in Parliament to find out about activities and events taking place during the charity’s annual fundraising week in Mid Dorset and North Poole. Last year, a fantastic £12,004.70 was raised in Mid Dorset and North Poole during Christian Aid Week.
Christian Aid is marking 60 years of Christian Aid Week this year, so the organisation is inviting people to join them in a Big Brekkie breakfast to stand in solidarity with refugees around the world. The charity has been working with refugees since the Second World War, and is not turning its back now.
While the majority of today’s refugees continue to seek sanctuary in poor countries, in 2015 more than once million refugees crossed into Europe. With borders across the continent now closed to refugees, thousands are stranded – and in need of urgent help.
Michael said: "I was pleased to meet with Christian Aid this week, to hear about the great work that is being done in Mid Dorset and North Poole and across the country to help refugees at this important time. For millions of people around the world displaced from their homes, Christian Aid's work provides vital support. I encourage my constituents to get involved in Christian Aid Week events in Mid Dorset and North Poole where they can. "
Simon Kirkland, Christian Aid's UK Parliamentary and Political Adviser, said: "We are really grateful for Michael Tomlinson’s support for Christian Aid's important fundraising events in Mid Dorset and North Poole. Everyone can do something to help this Christian Aid Week, whether its attending a local event, giving money or praying for the world's many refugees at this difficult time. Thank you to everyone who is able to take part in this year's Christian Aid Week."
There are events taking place across the constituency - please do get in touch if you would like Michael to publicise your Christian Aid event on social media.
There will be a stall selling cakes outside Church House in Wimborne on Wednesday 17th May between 10 and 12.