Lumos Posts Christmas Message from J.K. Rowling

Many of you are already familiar with Rowling’s charity, Lumos, committed to deinstitutionalizing orphanages and bringing those children into much-needed and desired homes. She posted a special message on the site calling for the continued partnership of supporters and fans. She says:

“Lumos is working to change the lives of these children every single day. Your extraordinary support of our We Are Lumos Worldwide campaign this year – whether you donated your time or money, raised awareness or attended one of our amazing fundraising events – made it possible for more children to be home with families for their very first real Christmas. You have helped us come closer to reaching our goal of ending the institutionalization of children by 2050, and for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Your support has been deeply appreciated, but the call doesn’t end there. There are always more ways to contribute! As Leaky recently reported:

“There are many ways fans, average members of the Harry Potter family, can contribute to the Lumos initiative. In fact, it’s the fans that matter most…Fans come in large numbers, and large numbers make a difference. Even individual efforts make a difference. There are more ways than one to contribute to Lumos–time and effort, not just monetary means. Please visit Lumos’s website for more information.”

The Harry Potter, Cursed Child, and Fantastic Beasts casts have also joined the cause in various ways, and this article includes photos, video of Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), and an interview with Rowling on their contributions.

Rowling and the Fantastic Beasts cast and crew even hosted an early screening of the film in November in support of the charity. The screening included a Q&A session between Rowling and Eddie Redmayne with the goal of further educating the audience on the Lumos initiative. Read the Leaky Cauldron article on that event, including video of the conversation and excerpts from Lumos’ coverage, here.

So as you celebrate this season with your families, do not forget the millions of children who are without one, and consider how you might help shine light into their darkness! For J.K. Rowling’s full Christmas message as shared by Lumos, read here.