The much-loved trolley dash also raised £75,000 for Age NI. Priced at just £1, tickets were sold in stores for a two-week period in November with 100% of proceeds going to support Age NI in tackling challenges including isolation, financial pressure, and access to health and wellbeing services, particularly during the festive season.
Ivan Ryan, regional managing director at Lidl Northern Ireland, said: "We are thrilled to announce that this year’s trolley dash has raised an incredible £75,000 for Age NI, marking a fantastic start to our new three-year charity partnership.”
Linda Robinson, chief executive of Age NI, said: “This vital funding will allow us to continue delivering key services such as advice, advocacy, and community programmes that support older people who are struggling with issues like loneliness, health challenges, and the rising cost of living.”
Former world champion boxer Carl Frampton supported the initiative, encouraging shoppers to get involved. Carl said: “Getting round those aisles in two minutes is no mean feat, so I’d like to say well done to all 42 lucky trolley dashers who took on the challenge in their local stores this past weekend.”
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Charlene White, Lidl store manager Omagh and trolley dash winner Sarah Jane Murray from Omagh who managed to grab over £653.27 worth of goodies. The event in support of Age NI raised more than £7,000 from Tyrone customers. Photo: Oliver McVeigh
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The Lisnaskea winner secured over £300 worth of festive goodies and Fermanagh customers raised more than £6,500 for Age NI. Winner Orlaith Grue is pictured with Cein Boyle, deputy store manager; Declan Grimes; Emma McDermott; Johnny Hicks, store manager; Lizzie Lavery and Chloe Connolly. Photo: John McVitty