BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Help is Coming for the Syrian Refugees - Benedict's Message

**Posted by ukaunz** September 11, 2015 12:58 am

Benedict recites part of a poem (called "Home" by Warsan Shire) for this short film helping to raise money for Syrian refugees.

http://www.helpiscoming.org
Follow the link for details on how to donate, and to download the re-released Crowded House single "Help is Coming"

Last edited by ukaunz (September 11, 2015 1:09 am)

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** September 11, 2015 6:49 am

*shivers and dries tears*

He always seem to lend his voice and face to the right causes.

Thank you for sharing this!

**Posted by SusiGo** September 11, 2015 8:23 am

Benedict has also co-signed an appeal to the British government to take in more refugees:

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/11/too-little-too-late-uk-cultural-figures-call-for-greater-refugee-intake

**Posted by tea&ash** September 23, 2015 1:28 am

It's always nice to see celebrities actively involve themselves in issues like this.

After a performance of Hamlet, Benedict also appealed to fans for donations to help Syrian refugees.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/benedict-cumberbatch-makes-emotional-appeal-to-hamlet-audience-to-help-refugees--and-raises-4000-10497009.html

**Posted by Sherlock Holmes** September 24, 2015 8:57 pm

He's been reading this poem out loud at the end of every performance of Hamlet, and it literally makes me cry every time.

**Posted by besleybean** October 14, 2015 8:14 am

He said on Mon night that they had already raised over £100,000.