Mountain trekkers store cash for charity
ALDI’S Heaton Chapel store has raised more than £5,400 for Teenage Cancer Trust, helping the supermarket to reach its £5 million fundraising target for the charity more than 18 months ahead of schedule.
Colleagues and customers at the Aldi store in Heaton Chapel have taken part in a number of fundraising activities, including a trek up Mount Snowdon.
Some of the colleagues were even accompanied by their pets for the climb, meaning that 17 Aldi colleagues and seven dogs helped to raise more than £1,000.
The store also took part in a twelve-hour cyclathon, with every member of the team getting involved by either cycling or collecting donations. Their efforts were well supported by local shoppers, raising more than £500.
The funds help to pay for specialised care from nurses and youth support coordinators, who provide much needed thoughtful, expert and sensitive support to young people suffering with cancer.
Fritz Walleczek, managing director of corporate responsibility at Aldi UK, said: “The importance of what Teenage Cancer Trust does can’t be overestimated and I’m immensely proud of the lengths colleagues have gone to across the country to support them.
“There are few ordeals harder than coping with cancer, particularly for those affected by it so early on in life.
“The care and guidance Teenage Cancer Trust provides young people who are in such a difficult situation is invaluable and we’re all looking forward to continuing to support them as they carry on this vital work.”
Kate Collins, chief executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “Aldi are a phenomenal partner to Teenage Cancer Trust.
“To reach the fundraising target of £5m in just three years is an incredible achievement and will make a lasting difference to the lives of young people with cancer.
“None of this would have been possible without Aldi colleagues from Heaton Chapel going the extra mile – their commitment and enthusiasm is exceptional and we love working with them.”
Local shoppers were also encouraged to do their bit to support Aldi’s fundraising efforts, as last week the supermarket urged customers to ‘Tweet Your Receipt,’ by taking a photo of their receipt, and tweeting it to @AldiUK.
Aldi has pledged to round up the total amount of the shop to the nearest pound with a donation to Teenage Cancer Trust of up to £10,000. For example, if a shopper spends £12.46, Aldi will donate 54p.