Wynsors World of Shoes in Thurcroft has announced that Dravet Syndrome UK will be its new fundraising partner for the next year, after the decision was made to let store colleagues select local charities that would make a difference on their own store’s doorstep, allowing for customer donations to be invested into the local area.
The footwear retailer has recently relaunched its charity initiative, which previously saw £42,089 raised over the last two years donated to the national charity, Cancer Research UK. This new initiative will see multiple local charities receive support from the 45 stores across the North of England and Yorkshire.
Colleagues across the company were encouraged to put forward deserving causes that hold meaning to them to ensure that their fundraising efforts make a difference in their own communities.
Dravet Syndrome has been recognised by colleagues at the Thurcroft branch for the amazing work that they do within the local community and have been confirmed as the stores fundraising partner for the year.
Dravet Syndrome UK is an independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet syndrome through support, education and medical research. The charity was founded in 2008 by parents looking for support and information about treatments and research, all of which was sadly lacking in the UK at that time. Since the charity was founded, the membership has risen from just thirty families to almost four hundred and fifty.
Linzi Cowley, fundraising coordinator for Dravet Syndrome said: “We at Dravet Syndrome UK are thrilled that the Thurcroft store has chosen to partner with us. Our charity aims to improve the lives of those living with Dravet Syndrome and it’s great to see a local retailer offering its support with this illness.
“We were pleased Wynsors at Thurcroft have chosen Dravet Syndrome UK as their dedicated charity for the next 12 months and we look forward to supporting them with their fundraising efforts.”
Sarah Geldert, store manager at Wynsors Thurcroft said: “We’re so pleased with the introduction of the new charity initiative which will see each of the store teams making a difference in their own community.
“Being able to support such a valuable local cause as Dravet Syndrome UK over the course of the next year is fantastic and we’re excited to see all money raised be put to good use in our local area.
““We understand that donations are vital for smaller charities to continue with their hard work and it’s great to be able to offer our ongoing support to a cause that’s close to all of our hearts.”
Wynsors Thurcroft is home to fantastic footwear at great prices for all the family. The store has regular discounts on big name brands including Adidas, Converse, Nike Air Max, Kickers and Skechers.
