Tesco Ireland is proud to announce that due to popular demand Cedric teddy bears will be available in Tesco stores nationwide from Saturday, December 1 for €5 in aid of Temple Street Children’s University Hospital.
Inspired by a true story, the tale of Cedric being lost in a Tesco store and becoming a Service Superstar, has captured the hearts and minds of the nation. Each Cedric purchased will help Tesco reach their target of raising €4million in four years for the children’s hospital.
Cedric was brought to life with the help of five-year-old Temple Street patient Lewis Evans from Co. Donegal, who participated in a Tesco colouring competition during a visit to the hospital and won the honour of naming this very special bear. To celebrate the launch of the Cedric teddy bears, a special team of Tesco elves made a surprise visit to Temple Street this week to make sure that every little Temple Street hero was given their very own Cedric teddy bear.
Speaking on behalf of Tesco Ireland, Marketing Director, Ruairí Twomey said "We are so proud to have raised €3.9 million and counting for our Charity Partner, Temple Street. We hope that our national Cedric fundraiser will help us achieve €4million raised in 4 years, which is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved.”
Since 2014, with the support of its colleagues and customers Tesco Ireland has raised €3.9 million for Temple Street. By selling Cedric in stores and hosting these Festive Fun Days, Tesco is aiming to reach over €4 million raised in four years for the little heroes of Temple Street.
