Round it up to ensure hearty support

People in Wishaw can give a big boost this month to three life-changing charities that have been heavily impacted by Covid-19.

The town’s Tesco store is supporting the Tesco Health Charity Partnership’s appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK from February 26 to 28.

Due to the pandemic, each charity has already seen its income reduced drastically due to the cancellation of fundraising events and temporary closure of shops.

Tesco customers can make a donation by rounding up their shop in store to the nearest £1 at self-service checkouts. All funds raised will go directly to the three charities.

Support at this critical time will help each charity continue its vital work to save and improve lives.

In a joint statement, directors Kath Abrahams (Diabetes UK), Caro Evans (Cancer Research UK) and Claire Sadler (the British Heart Foundation), said: “For everyone living with, or at risk of cancer, heart and circulatory diseases and diabetes, the last year has been especially frightening and difficult, with many at an increased risk of complications as a result of Covid-19.

“The work our charities do, the research we fund, and the support we provide to millions of people is needed now more than ever, but we are only able to continue thanks to the generosity of people across the UK. We are grateful to Tesco customers for their unwavering support over the years, which has and will continue to ensure that we can fight the corner of those who need us the most.”

As well as donating at the self-service checkout, customers can also donate via justgiving.com/ campaign/tescodonate, or by scanning the QR code with their mobile device at the customer bagging area at the main bank checkouts.

Customers also have the opportunity to donate their Clubcard vouchers to the charities at tesco.com/ zones/supporting-charities -and-communities.

For further information, go online at www.tescoplc. com/sustainability