Tesco in Lerwick backs Clan Christmas appeal
TESCO’S Lerwick store will help to support a cancer charity’s Christmas appeal this winter.
Clan Cancer Support’s Comfort and Joy Christmas appeal is returning for a second year after raising more than £17,000 through its inaugural campaign.
The appeal invites folk to give a meaningful gift this Christmas by supporting Clan’s free cancer support services.
Supporters can browse the Comfort and Joy online gift brochure and choose from a range of symbolic gifts, each linked directly to services that help people navigate the emotional and physical impact of a cancer diagnosis.
This year’s appeal is being launched with support of headline partner, Harbour Energy, with Tesco Lerwick supporting the appeal locally by displaying gift tags in store.
Derry Meredith, community champion at Tesco in Lerwick, said: “I have been supporting Clan over the past few years as community champion at Tesco Lerwick, and it has been a privilege to support such a valuable asset to our local community here in Shetland.
“At Christmas, it’s especially important that people know support is available.
“We’re pleased to help raise awareness of the Comfort and Joy appeal and the difference Clan makes to individuals and families across Shetland.”
The charity helps to provide vital support for local people impacted by cancer across the north-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.
The 2026 appeal features a range of gifts that help fund Clan’s services across the north of Scotland, from the £20 Gift of Calm, which funds a complementary therapy session, to the £5,000 Gift of Confidence, which supports Clan’s patient transport services for one month.
Last year Clan supported 2,455 people affected by cancer, delivering 9,101 support sessions and providing 7,212 nights of accommodation for those travelling for treatment and appointments.
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The charity provides free support for anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis, including family members, carers and friends.
Clan’s income generation head Emma Panton said the response to the first appeal had been “incredible”.
“The generosity shown by our supporters helped us provide vital support to people and families affected by cancer across the north of Scotland,” she said.
“Every donation, no matter the size, helps ensure people can access free emotional, practical and wellbeing support when they need it most.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Harbour Energy for supporting the appeal as our headline partner and to Tesco Lerwick for helping us raise awareness of the campaign within the local community.
“Together, we hope to bring comfort and joy to even more people and families across the north of Scotland this festive season.”
In addition to the pre-selected gift packages, supporters can make a donation of any amount and access a selection of digital gift cards and graphics to share their support with friends, family or colleagues.
Businesses can also request Comfort and Joy gift tags to display on office Christmas trees and help raise awareness of the campaign among staff and customers.
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