Some of the unforgettable scenes in the Netflix series, “The Queen’s Gambit”, take place while Beth Harmon is in an orphanage. The curious thing though is that the strict rules, cold environment and administering of tranquilizers (that eventually led to Beth’s addiction) are in fact realistic depiction of orphanages in the 50’s and 60’s. (I’m not too sure if they also employed a maintenance guy who moonlights as a chess tutor.)
Children in foster care nowadays still go through the same feelings of isolation and low self-esteem that Beth struggled with. The Pyjama Foundation, an Australian charity organization, is aiming to change that. They are hosting a National Pyjama Day this July to help raise funds for their cause.
Join us in 2023 for National Pyjama Day! National Pyjama Day is all about wearing your favourite pair of PJ’s to help The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness and funds for children in foster care.
With the money raised from National Pyjama Day, you’ll be helping us offer learning skills to more than 1000 foster children, fund educational resources and help provide stable, positive relationships.
You can host a Pyjama Day anytime through to September.
Join the PJ Party here.