Kiwi celebrities take a stand against poverty
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Four celebrity teams have chosen to take a stand against poverty by signing on for this year's World Vision 40 Hour
Famine. The teams will compete to raise the most money for Bangladesh which has one of the highest rates of malnutrition
in the world.
2.7 million Kiwis have participated in the 40 Hour Famine over the past four decades, raising more than $74 million for
vulnerable children in over 40 countries.
2015 sees two new teams join the fight against poverty; Team Red is made up of YouTube sensation Jamie Curry and New
Zealand actress, writer and blogger Kimberly Crossman. Team Blue is fronted by popular Shortland Street actresses Grace
Palmer and Lucy Elliott.
Los Angeles based Crossman is excited to be involved in New Zealand’s largest youth event.
“I am really looking forward to being part of the movement that is going to make positive change for those in
Bangladesh. This is a great cause and I know we can all make a difference.”
Team Yellow returns with The Edge’s Marty Hehewerth and Steph Monks, as does Team Green, with Eve Palmer and Michael Lee
from The 4.30 Show, who welcome new cast member Adam Percival.
In 2014, Adam was the highest individual 40 Hour Famine fundraiser, spending 40 hours in a portaloo to raise funds for
children in Malawi.
“We’re all equal and everybody deserves the best life possible, and if that means as Kiwis we need to give a helping
hand, then I say why not?"
Rivalry between the celebrities is sure to heat up this year with sisters Eve and Grace Palmer on different teams.
However, both say their primary goal is to ensure Kiwi kids raise as much money as possible for Bangladesh.
“If we all join together, we can be the change needed. Kiwis can play a huge part in improving the health of the most
vulnerable,” says Grace.
This years’ 40 Hour Famine will begin at 8pm on Friday 22nd of May and end at midday Sunday 24th of May.
The funds raised through this year’s 40 Hour Famine will go towards establishing emergency feeding programmes, teaching
families how to grow their own veggies and improving access to health and nutrition services.
Team Yellow: The Edge Smash! 20 hosts Marty Hehewerth and Steph Monks
Team Blue: Shorty Streeters Grace Palmer and Lucy Elliott.
Team Red: Screen queens Jamie Curry and Kimberly Crossman
Team Green: The 4.30 Show’s Eve Palmer, Adam Percival and Michael Lee