Stephen Metcalfe, MP for
South Basildon and East Thurrock, recently joined Diabetes UK in the local
Tesco store in Pitsea for their annual Big Collection week.
The Tesco Big Collection took
place from 13-15 June in 300 Tesco stores across the UK and aimed to raise some
£300,000 for the charity.
Diabetes UK work hard
throughout the year to support people in the UK suffering with diabetes. As
well providing someone for people to talk to, they hold training and awareness
events, support groups and opportunities for children, young people and their
families to meet other families living with the problem.
Mr Metcalfe commented: “It
was fantastic to be able to support Diabetes UK in their Big Collection. Their
work is invaluable and through meeting constituents with diabetes I have seen
first-hand the positive impact they have.”
“I would like to thank the
volunteers who were out collecting in Pitsea over the weekend and also thank
all those who gave to the cause whilst out doing their shopping. Your
generosity will make a real difference.”
The local Diabetes UK support group meet at Basildon
Hospital Education Centre at 7:30pm each second Tuesday of the month. For
further information about the charity, please visit: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/
