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GroceryAid Scotland
by 55 North
CHARITY: JUST DAE IT
Just Dae It... for GroceryAid
NEXT WEEK SEES GROCERYAID SCOTLAND'S 'JUST DAE IT' SPORTING CHALLENGE KICK OFF WITH INDUSTRY COLLEAGUES INVITED TO JOIN IN, OR SIMPLY DONATE TO SUPPORT THE VITAL WORK DONE BY THE CHARITY
With many of those in the convenience retailing and grocery industry having had no choice but to spend far too much time at home sitting on their backsides over the last 18 months, GroceryAid Scotland is launching the perfect excuse to get up out your chair, get a bit exercise and raise some money to help less fortunate colleagues in the industry.
The two week long Just Dae It sporting challenge starts on Friday and runs until 8 August and everyone in the industry is being urged to get involved.
All you have to do is run, walk, wheel, jump, swim or whatever else takes your fancy. You can do it alone or with your work colleagues, friends or family. There’s no set distance and there are no rules. Just set yourself a challenge and go for it. And don’t forget to ask for sponsorship so that GroceryAid can continue to support your industry colleagues in need. And, after the year we’ve had, that need has never been greater.
Businesses across Scotland and further afield will be taking part:
- SGF staff aim to complete 383 miles, the distance between the SGF Head Office in Edinburgh and the GroceryAid head office in Sandhurst.
- Scottish Local Retailer and The Week In Retail Publisher Antony Begley will (try) to run ‘10k a day’ for the fortnight.
- Nisa’s retail team are targeting 820 miles – the distance between its northernmost and southernmost stores.
- Other business taking part include Highland Spring, Morrisons, G101, JW Filshill and many more.
It’s not too late to take part. It’ll be great for you and it couldn’t be easier to get involved. And if you can’t take part, then please consider making a small donation.
SGF targets 383 miles!
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) and the SGF Healthy Living Programme have announced that they will be Just Daeing It. Members of the team aim to complete 383 miles during the fundraising fortnight, equating to the distance between the SGF Head Office in Edinburgh and the GroceryAid head office in Sandhurst.
SGF Chief Executive Pete Cheema, who will be taking part in the challenge himself, said: “After so many months of working from home for some us, Just Dae It is a great opportunity to get up off our seats, get a bit of exercise and raise much needed funds into the bargain. All donations will be greatly appreciated and will go a long way to help a fantastic charity which supports our sector, right here in Scotland.” Donate via JustGiving.
Sign up now! To join in, all you have to do is visit JustGiving and click on the ‘Start Fundraising’ button to create your own page. It’s quick and easy and means that any money you raise automatically goes directly to GroceryAid.
