Derry City FC and the Apprentice Boys are among the local organisations who have thrown their support behind Derry's bid to secure a festive World Record.
Local families are being urged to don their Christmas jumpers on Sunday, December 18 to help surpass the record set by Kansas in 2015, when 3,473 people made it into Guinness Book of Records.
Organisers say they hope Derry’s pullover power will help the city add to the previous records set by local Santas, Brides, Irish Dancers and Annies, raising money and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy UK, Foyle Hospice, Children in Crossfire and Concern in the process.
Cathryn Gibson, Regional Development Manager for Muscular Dystrophy UK said the event had attracted genuine cross community support.
“Both Bishop Donal McKeown and Bishop Ken Good pulled on their Christmas jumpers a couple of weeks ago to help launch the event and encourage others to get involved. Since then, many organisations, including the Apprentice Boys of Derry, Derry City FC and local GAA clubs and community groups have volunteered to help out as stewards on the day.”