Aldershot shoppers encouraged to support supermarket's fundraiser
The money will help Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK.
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Shoppers in Aldershot, Hampshire are being encouraged to get behind a supermarket's charity fundraiser.
Tesco is urging Aldershot shoppers to round up their shopping to the nearest £1 at self-service tills between January 31 and February 13. Part of the supermarket's Health Charity Partnership, the money will help Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK to continue their vital work and save lives.
Last year, Tesco's ‘helping you to live healthier’ campaign raised more than £1 million.
Elisa Mitchell, Cancer Research UK spokesperson for the South East, said: “As a result of the pandemic, cancer is as urgent an issue now as it’s ever been. With around 55,800 people diagnosed with the disease a year in the South East, we will never stop striving to save and improve more lives.
“But we can’t do it alone. That’s why the support that Tesco shoppers give to the Health Charity Partnership is so important. Cancer, diabetes and heart and circulatory diseases are some of the UK’s biggest health challenges and their impact can be devastating.
“By rounding up their shop at self-service tills this February, Tesco customers will be raising funds for vital research and prevention programmes that could help thousands of people in the region – and across the UK - to live longer and healthier lives.”
In addition to the funds being raised, the campaign aims to increase awareness in Aldershot about the importance of making sustainable lifestyle changes that can help people to lower their risk of cancer, heart and circulatory diseases, and type two diabetes.
Trusted health information and advice will be shared with Tesco customers to empower them to take small steps to help improve their health.
Oonagh Turnbull, head of health campaigns at Tesco, said: “The funds raised will continue to support the health of UK communities at such a critical time.
"Our health charity partners rely on donations to continue their awareness, prevention and research work.”
It is an ongoing initiative aimed at inspiring and supporting Tesco colleagues, customers and their families to make healthier food choices and live healthier lives.
More information about the campaign can be found on Tesco's website: https://www.tescoplc.com/sustainability/taking-action/community/charity-partnerships/
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