Clear out your wardrobes for cancer research
Residents are being asked to clear out their wardrobes to help children and young people fighting cancer.
As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month people are being urged to donate any quality clothing, accessories and homeware they no longer need to TK Maxx’s Give Up Clothes for Good campaign, in support of Cancer
Research UK for Children & Young People.
Bags of items sold in Cancer Research UK shops could raise up to £25 to help fund research into children’s and young people’s cancers.
Lisa Millett, North East spokesperson for Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People, said: “Cancer in children and young people is different to cancer in adults – from the types of cancer, to the impact of treatment and the long-term side effects survivors often experience.
"That’s why it needs different, dedicated research which campaigns like Give Up Clothes for Good help to fund.
“So, we hope as many people as possible will help to get our life-saving research back on track by donating any quality clothes or goods at their local TK Maxx store.”
Jo Murphy, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at TK Maxx, said: “We hope the local community will show their support, because their donations really could help to save lives.”
People can donate at any TK Maxx store, all year round, including Hartlepool, Durham, Team Valley, Sunderland, and Newcastle Metro Centre.
Supporters can also help raise funds by wearing a gold ribbon badge – the awareness symbol of the Month – available from TK Maxx and Cancer Research UK stores.
For more visit cruk.org/ children and young people