£ 13,000 RAISED FOR THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CHARITY
NEW WATERFRONT HOME FOR EXPANDING CITY ICE FESTIVAL
CHLOBO & CLAIRE HOUSE 2016 COLLABORATION
IN BRIEF
£ 13,000 RAISED FOR THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CHARITY
NEW WATERFRONT HOME FOR EXPANDING CITY ICE FESTIVAL
Sainsbury’ s Upton has enjoyed a fantastic partnership with The Clatterbridge Cancer charity, raising over £ 13,000 as part of the Local Charity of the Year scheme.
The scheme has raised over £ 9million over the last seven years and has helped thousands of charities across the UK. By supporting The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, the Upton store has helped to improve patient experience, fund vital research into the latest therapies and innovations in cancer treatment.
The Charity was chosen by customers and colleagues and has received support from the store for one year. There have been many fundraising activities including bag packing, collections, bike rides and flower wrapping, but the store has also donated hundreds of pounds worth of goodies for events and for patients.
Liverpool’ s UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland from next month, as the annual Christmas Ice Festival returns, with more attractions and a bigger, brand new site.
Opening on Friday 11th November, the Ice Festival will take over the Pier Head during the Winter months, running until 3rd January 2017.
Previously located on Chavasse Park, the move to the Waterfront has allowed event organisers to grow the festival content, increasing the programme of activities for visitors to enjoy in the lead up to Christmas. This year’ s event features under-cover ice-skating, exhilarating rides and entertainment for the whole family amongst its attractions, as well as food outlets, bars and cafés.
CHLOBO & CLAIRE HOUSE 2016 COLLABORATION
The Charity also benefited from the Carrier bag charge that was brought in, on 5th October 2015, by the Government. The scheme aims to reduce the use of single-use plastic carrier bags, and the litter associated with them, by encouraging people to re-use bags. Every Sainsbury store’ s Local Charity received a payment of £ 1577.
Mike Paterson, Store Manager of Sainsbury’ s Upton, said:‘’ We’ ve had a great year supporting The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. Our customers and colleagues have been involved in a number of fundraising activities. We’ d like to thank everyone at The Clatterbridge Cancer charity for making it such a great partnership.’’
Elspeth Wilson, Fundraising Manager at The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, said:“ Thank you so much to all the staff and customers at Sainsbury’ s Upton, who have raised such a phenomenal amount for the charity. It really will make a huge difference to cancer patients and their families, and will take us one step closer to transforming cancer care across the region.’’
For the second year running, ChloBo has launched its collaboration with Claire House Children’ s Hospice to raise money for the fantastic programme of support and kindness that the centre provides.
This year’ s hand made bracelet named‘ Precious Moments’ features the brand’ s bestselling 925 sterling silver beads and freshwater pearls, which symbolise harmony and peace. The bespoke Claire House silver charm of the iconic smiling child complements the bracelet’ s delicate design and is sure to find its way into long-standing and new ChloBo collections for 2016.
Chloe Moss, the founder of ChloBo says:“ It is with so much pride that we are once again collaborating with Claire House Children’ s Hospice. I am in awe at the selfless, kind volunteers and staff that provide the amazing support to the families in need at the centre. I am very happy to be able to provide a way to raise more money for one of the most brilliant causes, full of inspirational young people who I admire so much.”
The‘ Precious Moments’ bracelet is priced at £ 55 and is available online and in selected stores.
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