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Islanders Asked To Round Up To Nearest Pound To Support Tesco Lifesaving Campaign

Islanders can choose to round up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills in Tesco stores to help support a fundraising campaign for three of the UK’s leading health charities.

Last year Tesco's ‘Helping you to live healthier’ campaign raised more than £1million for Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK to continue their vital work to improve and save lives.

In addition to the funds being raised between September 12 and October 2, the campaign aims to increase awareness about the importance of making sustainable lifestyle changes to help people lower the impact of cancer, heart and circulatory diseases, and diabetes.

Trusted health information and advice will be shared with Tesco customers on the Isle of Wight to empower them to take small steps to help improve their health.

Oonagh Turnbull, Head of Health Campaigns at Tesco, thanked shoppers for their support, which will make a significant difference to many people’s lives.

She said:

“The funds raised will continue to support the health of UK communities at such a critical time.

"Our health charity partners rely on donations to continue their awareness, prevention and research work.”

The campaign is part of an ongoing initiative aimed at inspiring and supporting Tesco colleagues, customers and their families to make healthier food choices and live healthier lives.

Cancer Research UK chief executive Michelle Mitchell, speaking on behalf of the Health Charity Partnership, said:

“We’d like to thank everyone who supports the important work we all do through this campaign, and we’re grateful for the generosity of shoppers up and down the country.

“Campaigns like ‘Helping you to live healthier’ are a great way to raise money, and to encourage people to make healthier choices that lead to healthier lifestyles."

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