Tesco shoppers in Elgin thanked for help in providing £1million for health charities

SHOPPERS in Elgin have been thanked for contributing towards the £1million raised for three life-saving charities in the UK.

The money was raised as part of Tesco's 'Helping you to live healthier' initiative which ran between September 13-26.

Elgin shoppers helped contribute to the total by rounding up their shop in store to the nearest £1 with the money going towards Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK.

Oonagh Turnbull, Head of Health Campaigns at Tesco, thanked Tesco shoppers in Elgin for their generosity.

She added: "It has been inspiring to see our customers really engage with the work we are doing together, and we hope that we have played a part in raising awareness for these conditions, as well as life-saving funds."

Claire Sadler, Executive Director of Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement at the British Heart Foundation, said: "We have been amazed by the incredible generosity of Tesco customers and colleagues and would like to thank everyone who donated during September.

"Your donations will help to empower millions of people to make healthier choices that lower their risk of heart and circulatory diseases, cancer, and diabetes. It will also help our charities provide vital support to millions of people at a time it’s never been more needed, and it will fund research with the potential to save lives."

The campaign was part of the Health Charity Partnership between Tesco, Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK, which aims to inspire and support Tesco colleagues, customers and their families to make healthier food choices and live healthier lives.

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