OCTOBER 2005

Charity Urges Donegal Shoppers to get recycling

The Irish Foundation is calling on Donegal shoppers to support the Tesco Ireland 'Help Your Local Hospice' recycling appeal.

The campaign has already raised €10,000 but the Hospice is urging the pubic to take action and help them reach their target of €20,000 before Christmas. By donating their old mobile phones customers can raise cash to support local hospice care in their area - funds raised locally stay local.

Taking part and making a difference couldn't be simpler. Freepost bags are availlable at the Customer Service Desk in the majority of the 91 stores. To participate simply pop in-store, pick up a bag and send in your old mobile phones. Alternatively you can call 1800 933 616 or visit www.recyclingappeal.com/hf. Every reusable item received is converted into cash to support and fund local hospice services throughout Ireland.

Kathleen Fitzsimons, Tesco Community Affairs Manager, comments: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported our campaign so far. However, while we have been delighted with the response, we cannot urge people enough to take the few simple steps needed to help us reach our target. Recycling your old mobiles is free and simple to do - bags can be picked up in most Tesco stores. What may seem like old rubbish to some can be transformed into vital funds enabling Irish Hospices to continue their work throughout Ireland."

Supporting the appeal not only raises valuable funds for Ireland's hospices but also helps the environment - when mobile phones are dumped in landfill sites they leak dangerous toxic substances into the surrounding soil. By bagging these items instead of binning them everybody can play their part in protecting the environment. For further information visit ww.recyclingappeal.com or call 1800 933 616.

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