Jewson has raised over œ150,000 since February 2014 for its ?together’ charity partner, Macmillan.
The merchant’s largest flagship fundraising event of the year was the Tour de Jewson, which took place in September and attracted hundreds of riders to cycle a total of 2,500 miles. In addition, Jewson’s contractor sales team completed The Monopoly Walk, visiting every London location on the famous board game, and Jewson’s Tool Hire specialist branches launched a series of pop up van washes for customers across the North of England.
These and other fundraising activities undertaken by individuals and groups have helped Jewson to raise œ150,000 for the cancer support charity, which was chosen after all 6,000 Jewson employees were asked to suggest a charity they would like to support.
Peter Stringer, managing director at Jewson, said:
“Since the launch of the ?together’ charity programme in 2002, we have helped to raise over œ2.3 million helping to make a positive difference to the lives of thousands of people. Without the amazing support, drive and commitment from our colleagues, customers and suppliers we would not have been able to reach such a fantastic fundraising milestone.”
Catrin Hale, partnership manager at Macmillan, said:
“We have been blown away by the dedication from Jewson employees on all levels this year in their fundraising for Macmillan. The œ150,000 raised this year will go towards funding our Macmillan nurses, who provide vital emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer. Macmillan wants to be there for everyone that is affected by cancer, and we simply couldn’t do this without the support of fantastic partners like Jewson.”
For further information Jewson’s fundraising activities for Macmillan visit: http://blog.jewson.co.uk
