# Morrisons raise record £326k for World Cancer Day

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/03/08/morrisons-raise-record-326k-for-clic-sargent-for-world-cancer-day/
- Published: 2018-03-08T16:57:31+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Staff and customers at supermarket Morrisons have raised £326,000 for CLIC Sargent
around World Cancer. **

This is the biggest ever fundraising event total raised by Morrisons, and the largest
fundraising drive since Morrisons’ partnership with the cancer charity began in 
February 2017. Hundreds of stores across the UK held bucket collections and sold
tens of thousands of World Cancer Day wristbands.

Staff and customers also took part in a wide variety of fundraising events and sponsored
activities.

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## World Cancer Day appeal

CLIC Sargent, which supports children and young people with cancer. launched its
World Cancer Day appeal on 2 January, and it ran until the day itself on 4 February.
The theme was ‘Banding Together’, and the charity encouraged supporters to buy a
Band Against Cancer™ wristband and think about the people who have supported them.

![CLIC Sargent World Cancer Day band 2018](https://wfay6x.infiniteuploads.cloud/
2018/03/clic-sargent-world-cancer-day-band-2018.jpg)

_World Cancer Day bands were on sale in Morrisons stores_

 David Scott, Head of Corporate Services at Morrisons, said: “This record-breaking
total is a testament to the generosity of our customers and the dedication of our
colleagues. The level of support for CLIC Sargent has been overwhelming, and I want
to thank Morrisons colleagues and customers for backing this vital cause.”

The total amount raised during [CLIC Sargent’s World Cancer Day campaign](http://clicsargent.org.uk/morrisonsdonate)
by all supporters and other corporate partners will be announced in the next few
weeks. 
 

## WATCH: Support World Cancer Day 2018 with CLIC Sargent

## More Morrisons’ fundraising 

 * **[Morrisons raises £3m for CLIC Sargent in 11 months](https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/01/23/morrisons-raises-3m-clic-sargent-11-months/)(
   23 January 2018)**
 * **[Morrisons and ITV join forces for Text Santa](https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/07/14/morrisons-and-itv-join-forces-save-children/)(
   14 July 2017)**
 * **[CLIC Sargent asks public to donate their jokes](https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/07/09/clic-sargent-asks-public-donate-jokes/)(
   9 July 2014) **
