Aldi has announced a two-week campaign in which 10p from every 220g pack of Piccolato Tomatoes sold in its UK stores will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust. The campaign runs from August 3 to August 16 and applies to all stores nationwide. The affected product is Aldi's Specially Selected Piccolato Tomatoes, priced at £1.49 per pack.
A spokesperson said the initiative will give customers a simple way to support young people facing cancer "every time they shop". Aldi says the donation will help fund specialist nurses, youth support coordinators and dedicated young people's cancer units within NHS hospitals.
Building on a long-standing partnership
The initiative is part of Aldi's partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust, which began in 2017. The supermarket has raised more than £13 million to date through customer donations, colleague-led fundraising and on-pack campaigns, and is aiming to raise £20 million by 2031.
Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: "Our Piccolato Tomatoes are already a customer favourite, whether they're going into a salad, a pasta dish, or straight on top of a pizza. This campaign means that every pack picked up in store from now until August 16 is also helping to fund life-changing support for young people with cancer."
He added: "Our partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust is something we're immensely proud of. Initiatives like this show how everyday shopping can make a genuine difference to young people and their families during the toughest of times."
How the charity helps
Vikki Calcutt, Interim Director of Fundraising at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: "Every pack sold during this campaign helps us to deliver the expert, specialised care that young people across the UK need and deserve. We're hugely grateful to Aldi and their shoppers for their continued support."
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to ensuring young people aged 13-24 do not face cancer alone, providing age-appropriate care and support. The charity says: "Cancer in young people is rare, but if there's anything you're worried about you should always see your GP as soon as you can and get it checked out". The most common types of cancer in teenagers and young adults include bone cancer, brain tumours, cervical cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukaemia, ovarian cancer, skin cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, testicular cancer and thyroid cancer.
Common signs to look out for
The five most common signs of cancer in 13-24 year olds, according to Teenage Cancer Trust, are:
- Lumps, bumps and swellings
- Unexplained tiredness
- Mole changes
- Persistent pain
- Significant weight change
Having any of these symptoms does not mean you definitely have cancer, but if you are worried you should speak to your GP.
