# Soap star gets quizzing for Christian Aid Week

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/04/15/soap-star-gets-quizzing-christian-aid-week/
- Published: 2009-04-15T14:05:37+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Eastenders star Kara Tointon is helping put the fun into fundraising by backing 
this year’s nationwide Quizaid during [Christian Aid Week](http://www.christianaid.org.uk/getinvolved/christianaidweek/index.aspx)(
10 – 16 May 2009), which aims to raise vital funds for the world’s poorest communities.

 ⌊Kara Tointon⌉Last year [Quizaid](http://www.christianaid.org.uk/getinvolved/events/quizaid/index.aspx)
raised a brain-busting £185,000 for Christian Aid’s overseas development work in
49 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. This year the charity is challenging
the great British public to use its grey matter to raise £225,000.

Organizing Quizaid couldn’t be easier with the charity providing packs with all 
you need including question cards, posters, invites, answer sheets and a certificate
for the winning team. All quiz organisers will be entered into a draw for a year’s
supply of chocolate courtesy of the fair trade company, [Divine Chocolate](http://www.divinechocolate.com).
There is a similar draw for those that participate in Quizaid.

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‘I hope all the pubs, clubs and community halls up and down the country get quizzing
for Quizaid,” says Kara. “Having seen some of Christian Aid’s work myself in [Zambia](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3_rioiBIhQ),
where I saw children who have been orphaned by HIV given homes and care, I know 
how vital this money is.’

In a bid to get even more people quizzing, four new levels of questions have been
introduced – Brainiacs, Average Joe’s, 11-18 year olds or under-10s. Just choose
which category your participants fall into and then pick from subjects such as sport,
music, geography, pot luck, history and maths. The emphasis is on having fun while
raising money for a great cause.

To request a free Quizaid pack, log on to www.christianaid.org.uk/quizaid or call
0808 000 5005. Get your friends, family or work colleagues together at home, at 
school, in the office or in the pub, charge everyone £2, then get quizzing!

ENDS

For further press information contact Emma Wigley ew*****@***********id.org or call
020 7523 2452

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