Supermarket Names New Charity of the Year.

Press release

Supermarket Names New Charity of the Year.

Staff and customers from Sainsbury’s in Truro have chosen The Merlin Project, the fundraising arm of Cornwall’s MS Therapy Centre as its charity of the year for 2010.

Jean Main-Reade, Community Champion Sainsbury’s said: “The Merlin Project was chosen by the customers and colleagues to be our charity of the year. We are delighted to be able to support this very worthwhile cause and hope to make a difference by fundraising for them during the coming months.”

The Merlin Project held its first collection day at Sainsbury’s last month raising nearly £180. Such collection days will continue to take place over the coming months.

A diary of other collaborated events between The Merlin Project and Sainsbury’s are being discussed, these include a quiz night, a wine tasting evening, a teddy bears picnic as well as a sponsored slim by Sainsbury’s staff members.

There will also be a programme of festive fundraising events taking place over the Christmas period.

Jasmine York, Merlin Project Fundraising Manager said: “We are delighted that Sainsbury’s Truro has chosen us as their charity of the year, we hope that between us we can come up with some exciting fundraising events during the coming months.

Notes to Editor

The Merlin Project will be Sainsbury’s Truro chosen charity of the year until May 2010.

Because of exceptional fundraising efforts Phase Two of the centre is nearly complete, providing three new therapy rooms as well as purpose built conference facilities.

The money raised with the help of Sainsbury’s Truro will continue to fund the running of the centre and also make a huge difference as The Merlin Project turns its attention to raising funds for Phase Three; the hydrotherapy pool.