Gerard Butler breaks social media silence to support Mary’s Meals
Following an almost five-month hiatus on social media, Gerard Butler inspires his followers with a personal message about charity.
Gerard Butler took to social media at the weekend after a self-imposed “summer break” with a heartfelt message of encouragement for his followers.
Acknowledging the “crazy times” we’re all living in, the star, who features in our recent film Love Reaches Everywhere, reminded his fans how important it is that we all look out for each other and shared his passion for the work of Mary’s Meals, saying: “I feel honoured to be part of such an important cause.”
His posts shone a spotlight on our important work to provide daily meals to some of the world’s poorest children every school day. As Gerard pointed out, school closures caused by Covid-19 will not stop us from reaching the children we serve. We are continuing to work with communities to provide life-changing meals to more than 1.6 million hungry children, whether they are learning at home or returning to the classroom.
He went on to say: “I encourage you to do some digging, and if not Mary’s Meals, use this day [International Day of Charity] to find a cause that matters to you. Join me in finding a way to give back, whether it’s with your time, your words, or a small donation. I think it will bring you some peace. Sending love your way.”
The inspirational message went out to millions of fans across his Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts with some beautiful photos of Gerard Butler visiting communities in Liberia, where more than 150,000 children receive Mary’s Meals.
To find out more about Gerard Butler's work with Mary's Meals – and see what happened when he swapped the bright lights of Hollywood for classrooms in Haiti and Liberia – watch Love Reaches Everywhere, a 35-minute documentary about our work and the amazing communities who make it possible.