Green fingered Milton Keynes shoppers have contributed more than £2,700 towards Dobbies Garden Centres’ national charity partnership with Alzhemer’s Research UK.
Nationwide, the leafy business delivered £23,500 to the charity.
The partnership also supports Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Think Brain Health campaign, highlighting the benefits of gardening and garden living for brain health.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to ending the heartbreak of dementia by speeding up progress towards a cure.
“We truly appreciate everything our colleagues and customers have done to support our partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK over the past year and would like to thank everyone for their involvement,” said Oscar Pires, General Manager of Dobbies’ Milton Keynes store.
“From charity initiatives in-store and our dedicated Christmas Shopping Night to colleague fundraising challenges, we’ve come together to make a real difference.”
Dr Sheona Scales, Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, added: “Almost one million people are living with dementia in the UK, and this number is predicted to reach 1.4 million by 2040. Alzheimer’s Research UK exists to change that. It is more urgent than ever that we revolutionise the way dementia is treated, diagnosed and prevented.
“We are incredibly proud to work with Dobbies. This partnership is helping us share the message of brain health while raising vital funds to help end the heartbreak of dementia.”
Dobbies customers and colleagues in the Milton Keynes store raised the funds through a range of initiatives, including an exclusive bulb pack developed in partnership with Taylors Bulbs, a dedicated Christmas Shopping Night, online event donations, and colleague fundraising challenges including marathons.
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