Download Tesco colleagues raise (insert amount) for charity.

(Complete this media release after your event, updating items in blue and deleting these
instructions. Once updated, email the release to your local media. If possible include a
photograph of colleagues taking part in the activities and name the people who are
photographed. For further queries contact the partnership team on
[email protected])
For immediate release – (Insert day, month, year)
(Town/City) Tesco colleagues raise (insert amount) for charity.
Tesco colleagues at (store name/format or Distribution Centre) have raised (insert amount) through their
(insert fundraising activity) for Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
(Insert name/s/team name) (insert more details of activity, e.g. climbed the Three Peaks Challenge, held a
fun day, ran the Brighton Marathon) on (insert date) to raise money for Tesco’s National Charity Partnership.
(Insert first and last name), (insert job title and store name/office) said: “(insert quote explaining how the
event/challenge went e.g. “It was difficult/challenging cycling/running x miles but raising x amount for
Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation made it worthwhile.
OR
“I/We are delighted so many people/customers supported our name of event, it was a great turnout and
I/we would like to thank everyone for their kind donations.”)
The majority of the funds raised will go to new joint initiatives that will help people lead healthier, longer
and more active lives.
The three year partnership between Tesco, Diabetes UK and the BHF aims to help people live more healthily
so they don’t become one of the 3.5 million people living with Type 2 diabetes or 7 million people diagnosed
with cardiovascular disease.
(If relevant include sponsorship details) To sponsor (insert name), visit (insert Just Giving page details).
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For more information on the event contact (name) on (email address) or (phone number).
Notes to editor:
About the National Charity Partnership:
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Tesco, Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation are working together to help change the
nation’s health for the better.
There are 3.5 million people in the UK living with Type 2 diabetes and 11.5 million people at high risk
of developing it. There are also 7 million people living with cardiovascular disease and another 1.9
million at serious risk.
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The partnership aims to help people to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2
diabetes, both of which are largely preventable through healthy lifestyle choices. and
The partnership aims to raise £30 million over three years, which will be split equally between
Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation.
The funds will provide help for people to reduce their risk of both conditions, and in doing so, give
people across the UK a greater chance of a healthier and longer life.
For more information about the partnership visit www.tescocharitypartnership.org.uk
About Diabetes UK:
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Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of all
people affected by and at risk of diabetes.
Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood because the body cannot use it
properly. If not managed well, both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can lead to devastating
complications. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in people of working age in the UK and is a
major cause of lower limb amputation, kidney failure and stroke.
For more information on all aspects of diabetes and access to Diabetes UK activities and services,
visit www.diabetes.org.uk
About The British Heart Foundation:
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The British Heart Foundation is the UK’s number one heart charity. Cardiovascular disease kills
around one in four people in the UK but we are leading the fight against it. Our pioneering research
has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. But so many
people still need our help. Join our fight for every heartbeat.
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively known as cardiovascular disease. The term
cardiovascular disease includes coronary heart disease, stroke and all other diseases of the heart
and circulation
For more information visit bhf.org.uk.