Aldi has reached a £13 million fundraising milestone for Teenage Cancer Trust through its seven-year partnership with the charity.
Since 2017, Aldi colleagues have organised a range of fundraising activities – from sky dives and cake sales to marathon challenges – with generous donations from shoppers further boosting the total.
In celebration of the milestone, Aldi colleagues across the UK will take part in the ‘Walk With Us’ challenge to mark International Nurses Day (12th May), walking 13,000 steps a day over two weeks – the approximate distance a nurse covers during each shift.
The money raised will help Teenage Cancer Trust continue to provide specialised nursing care and expert youth support for young people with cancer across the UK.
Having set a target of £10 million by 2027, Britain’s biggest discounter reached this milestone early in 2024 and has since extended its commitment to raise £20 million by 2031.
To mark this milestone, Aldi is making an additional £13,000 donation to support the charity’s ongoing work.
Liz Fox, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: “Reaching £13 million is a fantastic achievement and shows what can be accomplished when colleagues and customers come together for a cause that truly matters.
“The work Teenage Cancer Trust does is invaluable, and we’re determined to go even further – that’s why we’ve set ourselves the ambitious target of £20 million by 2031.”
Hannah Lloyd, head of high value partnerships at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “This milestone represents a significant commitment from Aldi, their colleagues and customers, and we’re enormously grateful for their ongoing support.
“Every pound raised helps us fund specialist nurses, youth workers and hospital wards that make such a difference to young people facing cancer. This partnership is changing lives, and we’re excited to build on this success together.”
