Spar wholesaler hits fundraising milestone for Marie Curie

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James Hall & Co, Spar wholesaler for the north of England, has raised £400,000 for end of life care charity Marie Curie.

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The partnership, launched in March 2017, has seen staff across the company and Spar stores across the north of England host in-store fundraising activities, sponsored challenges, automatic product donations, and deliver product donations from the company’s wholesale warehouse.

Michelle Martin, director of development and communities at Marie Curie, said: “The past 12 months have been a challenging time for so many, but it has also been a time we have seen continued generosity and support. Not only have James Hall & Co. raised such an incredible amount, they have also helped deliver essential PPE to our nurses in the community, allowing them to continue delivering vital care to families during the pandemic.”

Peter Dodding, sales and marketing director at James Hall & Co, added: “Staff from our Spar stores, warehouse depot and network of independent Spar retailers have proudly supported fundraising activities over the past three years, including The Great Daffodil Appeal, Blooming Great Tea Party, Halloween, Go Yellow Week and our SPARkle festive fundraising fortnight.

“As a company, we donate a percentage of sale from every Spar sandwich sold in a north of England Spar store, and a percentage of sale from products such as daffodil bunches and cupcakes during Marie Curie’s flagship fundraising events like The Great Daffodil Appeal.”

He added: “We are absolutely delighted to have hit the £400,000 milestone and look forward to continuing our partnership with Marie Curie throughout 2021.”

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