Toolstation has announced that it has raised £500,000 this year for Macmillan Cancer Support, taking its total fundraising tally for the charity to £2.5 million over the last four years.
The funds raised will help Macmillan to continue to provide vital support to people affected by cancer across the UK. The amount raised could support 37 Macmillan nurses for a whole year, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential support.
The news comes as the Toolstation team carried out a ‘mighty hike’ which raised almost £6,000 for the charity. It saw 13 colleagues hike the distance of a full marathon (26 miles) over the Wye Valley, taking in Chepstow Castle, Tintern Abbey and ending at Monmouth. The team raised almost £6,000 with a target of £4,750. Donations can still be made on Toolstation’s JustGiving page.
Fundraising continues to take place across the business, with colleagues at Toolstation’s distribution centres, head office and 580-plus stores all getting involved throughout the year to help reach the record figure. Fundraising initiatives across the business have included hamper raffles in-store, bake sales, team hikes, all of which have been supported through customer and colleague donations.
Toolstation’s Customer and Commercial Director Rupert Nichols, who took part in the Mighty Hike, says, “This was a great personal challenge for us all and trekking through the Wye Valley has meant we’ve been able to raise more money for such an important cause. We want to say a big thank you to everyone who donated and has helped us achieve this target.”
Rebecca Fanning, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, adds, “A massive thank you to everyone at Toolstation for raising an incredible £500,000. Toolstation colleagues up and down the country have gone above and beyond with their dedication and fundraising efforts involving a wide variety and range of challenges.
“We rely almost entirely on donations from the public and without the generosity from valued partners like Toolstation, we wouldn’t be able to continue to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer when they need it most.”
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