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AUGUST 30, 2006 at 7:47 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Kilkenny Advertiser
Devon Murray, (Seamus Finnigan) from the Harry Potter movies, recently kicked off
off UNICEF Ireland's Kids Helping Kids campaign. The campaign hopes to raise €100,000 ($128,172), with funds going directly to support UNICEF programs to bring safe water to children caught up in emergency situations.
Devon, who is from Kildare, launched this year's campaign at a children's party and said:
UNICEF Ireland want children right across the country to get involved in this year's 'Kids Helping Kids' campaign. There are lots of ways to have fun and raise money for UNICEF's safe water programmes for children at the same time.
Please join this year's campaign - it's a great event that everyone can easily participate in!
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Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
Devon, who is from Kildare, launched this year's campaign at a children's party and said:
UNICEF Ireland want children right across the country to get involved in this year's 'Kids Helping Kids' campaign. There are lots of ways to have fun and raise money for UNICEF's safe water programmes for children at the same time.
Please join this year's campaign - it's a great event that everyone can easily participate in!
I absolutely love it when actors contribute to their communinty both local and Globlely. I am proud of Devon Murray for all he has done for himself and for others.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
That's really great of him. I'm glad they raised so much money.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Wow way to go Devon, that was very noble of you! Way to help out!
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:31 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
kappy says:
I think it's great that the actors are getting involved in charity work in their own countries and also around the world. Keep up the good work Devon!!
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:34 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5162
Weesa says:
Sounds like a good program with luck they may even exceed their goal.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Fantastic Devon. I think UNICEF will really benefit from having Devon's face to represent them in Ireland. He also seems to care about the cause, so this makes it a double happiness. I'm stoked that the HP actors/actresses are helping the world out, instead of just soaking up the fame.
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:52 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
That is so good, I really think that people who are in the public should get involved with charities to raise awareness. And also, what else could they do with all that spare cash?
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:54 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy says:
Another Potter using his fame for the greater good, Good for him. Kids should help kids, teach them the importance of helping others. Best of luck for that organization and to Devon.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1945
Carrie Weasley says:
That's sweet of him. Most celebrities don't help out like this, at least not that I know of. While Britney Spears is letting her baby ride around in the back seat without a seatbelt, I'm glad he cares enough to help the less-fortunate ones.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:59 AM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Cool. I think I participated in UNICEF one time for girl scouts (the whole trick-or-treating-for-UNICEF gig) but I'm in the US and it never really went farther than that. It's wonderful how all the HP actors are using their fame for the greater good.
*The MRS*
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 11:59 AM EST
Student
Points: 284
Slytherin Angel says:
Thats is great for Devon to do...he is the kind of guy to do that though....I hope they reach their goal!
Samantha
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 12:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
It's noce to hear about what some of the other Harry Potter stars are doing with thier spare time and money. We only hear about Dan, Rupert and Emma. Good Job Devon.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 12:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 859
hwhitesi says:
That is really cool. I love it when actors use their faces for a good cause. Admit it you know it works. I am always a big fan of anyone trying to help kids.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 12:43 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 324
*EmmA_WannABe* says:
Its nice to see a young actor that cares! alot of kids probably wouldnt care! I really think that is GREAT!
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 12:44 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
'Kids Helping Kids' That sounds like a really good idea because then it teaches little kids that it is good to help out other people.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 12:44 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
CWalk says:
That's really nice. I actually used to participate in UNICEF in school.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 1:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 724
Hogwarts-Phoenix says:
Its great to see younger actors getting involved in charity work. Excellent.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 1:21 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Devon is so sound...wow, I didn`t think he was that sound! I met him once ;) One of the best days ever!!
By the way, our school raised monwey for UNICEF last year. It`s a great organisation!!
Woo! Go Devon! ;)
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 1:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
Very cool, I did some volunteer work with that charity too! Great work Devon, this is one the things I envy most about celebrities, the great ways they can influence charities!
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 1:34 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Oh good. Now others from the cast are getting involved in charities and good causes. Thank you Devon!
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 1:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
Nice cause, creepy picture.
Really creepy picture.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 1:54 PM EST
Auror
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Skitch says:
That's so great that Devon will be working to help out the children of disasters. Children of disasters? That didn't come out right. I mean disaster victims that are children.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 2:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1596
Truska says:
Thats really interesting, and well done to Devon for taking part. I know that there is something like that in Scotland aswell, and it really does help.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
That is great that he is taking the time to help other "kids"!!! I mean it is enough work learning new lines for films, but adding in a little charity work is great too! All of the Harry Potter actor, and actresses do sooo much for others...its fantastic!
sparkle_fairy92
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 2:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 732
Dumbledores~Fave says:
UNICEF Ireland want children right across the country to get involved in this year's 'Kids Helping Kids' campaign. There are lots of ways to have fun and raise money for UNICEF's safe water programmes for children at the same time.
This is fantastic all children around the globe should get involved. If our kids know from an early age about poverty and start young, think of all the adults doing the same in the next few years.
If we start now, hopefully, we could irradicate poverty altogether in a few short years.
Well done to Devon Murry for getting involved
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 2:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
I love it when they try to help charities. I feel like this is so important for them.
Posted Aug 30, 2006 at 2:30 PM EST
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