Bruce gets it 'Wrong' for Wallace and Gromit

10.24.15am UTC (GMT +0000) Mon 18th Jun 2007

Wallace and Gromit are getting people into Wrong Trousers to raise money for children's hospitals and hospices

Gordon MP Malcolm Bruce has joined forces with Oscar winning animated stars Wallace and Gromit to help promote Wrong Trousers Day (WTD) 2007 in aid of children's hospitals and hospices around the UK.

Posing with the life-sized characters (see attached photo) Mr Bruce is seeking to help encourage as many people as possible to get involved with this year's Wrong Trousers Day on Friday 29th June.

Wrong Trousers Day this year has a sports theme - Get your Kit on and participants pay £1 for the 'right to look wrong'. On Friday 29th June people in Gordon can help Wallace and Gromit's Children's Foundation to reach their target of 1 million participants by 'Getting their kit on' to raise money.

The Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation has helped Children's hospitals and hospices throughout the UK including the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital where it has helped fund an outdoor play and picnic area to help with recreation as well as part of the rehabilitation of young patients.

Malcolm Bruce is calling on people throughout Gordon to take part in the event by visiting www.wrongtrousersday.org and registering for a free Wrong Trousers Day fundraising pack.

Malcolm Bruce MP, said:

"Members of Parliament aren't really known for admitting we're wrong but on this occasion I'm more than happy to wholeheartedly support being wrong on Wrong Trousers Day, Friday 29 June 2007.

"This is great opportunity to have some fun while raising money at the same time for children's hospitals throughout the country such as the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. Each year Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation raises hundreds of thousands of pounds to provide activities for some of Britain's most poorly children who are undergoing traumatic treatment in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK."

Nicola Masters, director of Wallace and Gromit's Children's Foundation, added:

"A million wrong trousers means £1 million for sick children in the UK. Team up today and get your kit on this Wrong Trousers Day on 29 June, and help us reach the magic million for the kids who need it most.

"Register online today and your £1 will contribute to a better tomorrow for the children we support."