Chandlers Roofing Supplies and Parkers Building Supplies have launched the #TeaBagChallenge in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust on social media this month.
The firms said the #TeaBagChallenge aims to raise awareness and funds for the charity that supports teenagers with cancer, through videos which can be posted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, using the hashtag #TeaBagChallenge.
Due to the pandemic, the building suppliers’ annual fundraising initiatives which include charity golf days, inter-branch football tournaments and the Pavestone Rally, have been cancelled.
As part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), Chandlers Roofing Supplies and Parkers Building Supplies have already received support and involvement from well-known YouTubers, former professional footballers and faces from the media, as well as staff, customers, and suppliers.
Commenting on the charity, Sue McKinney, head of marketing for IBMG, said: “We’ve had such fun doing the challenge, and we are hoping and asking everyone to join in. It’s so simple – just video yourself trying to throw a teabag into a cup from at least a metres distance. It’s a challenge that everyone can do, irrespective of age, location or physical fitness.”
The challenge is asking participants to tag at least three friends or colleagues, and see if they do better – or worse – than you.
Helen Farquharson from the Teenage Cancer Trust added: “We are extremely grateful to Chandlers Building Supplies and Parker Building Supplies for their incredible long-term support. The dedicated staff and customers raised more than £150,000 in 2019 to support young people with cancer. Please get involved in the #TeaBagChallenge and let everyone know about the Teenage Cancer Trust.
“A donation to the JustGiving page is also very welcome. Every £30 raised helps fund an hour of specialised nursing support for a young person having treatment for cancer, so the ongoing support of Chandlers Building Supplies and Parkers Building Supplies will continue to make a difference to people’s lives.”
