Spar Scotland collection tins bring donations in for Marie Curie

The symbol group also supported the charity’s annual events, such as the Great Daffodil Appeal and the Great Bloomin Tea Party.

Colin McLean, chief executive of Spar Scotland, said: “The beauty of the Spar partnership with Marie Curie is that it allows us to utilise the huge number of Spar stores within our organisation. Whether that’s through collection tins, in-store fundraising events, Spar own-label product donations or daffodils sold in our stores, we look to raise awareness of the charity in every way possible.”

In addition, Marie Curie Nurses will feature as part of Spar Scotland’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ campaign, which launched earlier this year. McLean added: “Along with colleague stories, we feel it is important to share the stories from Marie Curie Nurses and recognise their hard work and all they are doing to support our communities.”

Christine Connor, corporate partnerships manager Scotland for Marie Curie, said: “The partnership between Marie Curie and Spar Scotland is very special. In a year like no other when fundraising opportunities across Scotland have been decimated by the pandemic, the monies raised in 2020 by Spar Scotland and their customers is nothing short of exceptional.

“This fantastic figure of £59,350.00 showcases the power of loose change, be it a penny or a pound, every coin dropped into collection cans across the stores makes such a difference to the lives of vulnerable patients and families who are living with or bereaved by a terminal illness across Scotland.”