Charity shopping night at Dobbies’ store in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Donna Bednarek, from the Teenage Cancer Trust, with Bonnie Hammond, from Dobbies. Photo: Stewart Attwood.
Dobbies’ Bury St Edmunds store is celebrating the festive season this November with a Christmas shopping night fundraiser in aid of National Charity Partner, Teenage Cancer Trust.
Families are invited for an evening of seasonal shopping on Thursday, November 30, from 5pm to 9pm, with tickets priced at £1 available in store and online.
To help raise awareness, vital funds and spread kindness, all proceeds from ticket sales will go to Teenage Cancer Trust, alongside additional fundraising efforts from activities on the night.
Customers can explore Dobbies brand-new Christmas themes for 2023, be inspired with decorations and take advantage of exclusive deals. Attendees can immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere and enjoy seasonal songs.
Cancer kills more teenagers and young adults in the UK than any other disease and for those that are lucky enough to survive getting the right physical and emotional support is vital for recovery.
Every day, seven young people aged 13 to 24 are told they have cancer and it’s projected that by 2030 this number will be closer to 10.
Supporting Teenage Cancer Trust with donations helps fund specialist nurses and youth workers to be there for a young person that’s battling cancer.
Dobbies’ CSR and community communications executive, Chloë Bell, has been working closely with Teenage Cancer Trust to raise awareness of the work they carry out.
She said: “Our late-night shopping event in Bury St Edmunds is a great chance to gather the family, get into the festive spirit and support a charity that’s making such a difference to teenagers and young adults across the UK. Last year our fundraising efforts saw over £100k donated to the charity and we’re hoping to top this benchmark with the help of our customers.”
And Donna Bednarek, senior relationship manager for the Teenage Cancer Trust, added: “Dobbies’ Christmas Shopping Night is a memorable occasion and one our team, supporters and volunteers look forward to every year. It’s a great chance for communities to get together, share a magical experience and raise vital funds to help us deliver life-changing work to teenagers and young adults battling cancer.”
Tickets for the Christmas shopping night are £1 per person with all funds raised going to TCT.
For more information visit Events | Dobbies Garden Centres