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The Kilkenny Observer Friday 03 December 2021
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Christmas kids appeal hopes to raise € WITH Christmas being a time to give back and show kindness to others, the supermarket chain Aldi will be implementing several initiatives in stores nationwide to help raise funds for its charity partner, Barnardos, and hoping to raise €1 million for the charity by 2022. Giving back to those who need it most couldn’t be easier with initiatives including the sale of charity plush toys, charity Christmas cards and a nationwide ‘Text to Donate’ campaign. This Christmas, customers nationwide can help Aldi support Barnardos and children in need by texting KIDS to 50300, texts costs €4, Barnardos will receive a minimum of €3.60, SP: LIKECHARITY, HELPLINE: 01 481 9311. Along with this, Aldi have a selection of cute and cuddly plush toys, with donation of €5,000 from the sale of these plush toys going to the retailer’s charity partner. Their Christmas cards will raise approximately €30,000 for Barnardos families. Speaking about the launch of their Christmas Campaign with Barnardos, John Curtin, Group Buying Director, Aldi Ireland said: “We are really committed to achieving our target of €1million for our fantastic charity partner, Barnardos. Rolling out across all 149 stores nationwide will help us achieve this goal. Whether it’s picking up a Christmas
On the ball: at the launch of Aldi’s Christmas charity initiatives in aid of Barnardos are rugby ace Paul O’Connell, Aldi ambassador and Barnardos advocate, with L.J Hughes, (5) and Maria Rowley (7)
card to send to a loved one or a Christmas toy to place under the tree, it was a no-brainer to introduce these charity elements in our stores, allowing customers the freedom to
donate when picking up their groceries.” For more information, and to find your local store, visit www. aldi.ie. Barnardos CEO Suzanne
Connolly said: “As we approach the Christmas period we know that what should be a time of excitement and anticipation is often a time of worry and anxiety for many of our
families. Having the support of a partner such as Aldi means we can really be there for those that need us and we ask that the public continue to support the wonderful in-store fun-
draisers Aldi are rolling out nationwide. With your help, we can make this a Christmas to remember for nearly 18,000 children and families in communities across Ireland.”
