Asda Larne raises more than £3,000 for breast cancer charities

Kind-hearted colleagues at Asda Larne have raised more than £3,000 for breast cancer charities thanks to weeks of fundraising events from tombolas and raffles to bun sales and bucket collections.

The team also hosted Pink Friday, a non-uniform day for colleagues who each donated £2 or more towards Asda’s Tickled Pink campaign, bringing the store total to £3,366.09.

Spearheading fundraising efforts at the store was Asda Larne Community and Customer Champion Gail Caldwell.

She said: “Thanks so much to the very kind customers of Asda Larne and to those colleagues who continually support our fundraisers. The community of Larne are always incredibly supportive, and it’s always lovely having the opportunity to chat with people who tell me about their journeys with breast cancer, whether it’s their own personal story or one they have walked through with a family member or friend.

“One of the key things I hope to promote through the campaign is awareness, and to encourage everyone to check their chests. As many customers have said: ‘You never know when you will need that support.’”

For 30 years Asda Tickled Pink has supported breast cancer awareness to make checking your boobs, pecs or chests as easy as your Asda shop. To date, over £100 million in funds have been raised for world-class research, vital education and life-changing support - delivered by their partners Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel!.