Buy and save lives, shoppers urged
Shoppers are being urged to buy to save lives as the Cancer Research UK superstore in Paisley reopens .
Three months on from lockdown, staff and volunteers at the store at Phoenix Retail Park are getting back to business to tackle a drastic shortfall in funding caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
With its shops typically contributing more than £25million every year to vital research, Cancer Research UK has suffered a dramatic loss of income since they were forced to close temporarily at the end of March.
Gina Esplin, Cancer Research UK Paisley superstore manager, said:“To save lives tomorrow, we need the public’s support today so we want people to know we’re making every effort to create a safe shopping experience.
“Covid-19 has hit us hard and after three long months we’re delighted to be able to welcome new and familiar faces back through our doors again, as well as a host of new donations.
“Our shops are full of new and pre-loved items, fashion one-offs and homeware treasures – particularly after lockdown clear-outs. As well as being sold at bargain prices, every sale helps to fund our work. But right now, clinical trials are being postponed and we’re having to delay vital research.
“That’s why we’re asking our customers to do what they can. Whether they shop, donate goods or volunteer their time – all are essential to help us keep making breakthroughs for people with cancer.
“Covid-19 has slowed us down. But we will never stop. With around 32,200 people diagnosed with cancer every year in Scotland, we are absolutely determined to continue creating better cancer treatments for the future.
“Every step our scientists take towards beating cancer relies on every pound raised. So, with the help of shoppers in Scotland we believe that together we will still beat cancer.”
The Paisley superstore, which opened its doors again to customers on Monday July 6, was among the first three in Scotland to relaunch after Covid-19.
Strict measures are being followed at all Cancer Research UK shops to ensure people can shop, volunteer and donate goods safely.