One Stop launch Care Bears goodies to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer!

For the fourth year running, One Stop are partnering with Young Lives vs Cancer and selling colourful Care Bears pens and keyrings in their stores, with all proceeds going to the UK charity.

Available until Sunday 31st August, in all stores across the UK, customers can get their hands on 4 colourful pens featuring four Care Bears characters; Share Bear Pen, Wish Bear Pen, Tenderheart Bear Pen, Cheer Bear Pen at £1.50 each.

There are also 4 3D keyrings for customers to collect which also features four Care Bears characters; Share Bear Pen, Wish Bear Pen, Tenderheart Bear Pen, Cheer Bear Pen which will cost £2.50 each.

Young Lives vs Cancer, who has been a charity partner at One Stop since 2022, is the leading UK charity for children and young people with cancer and their families. From the moment of diagnosis, Young Lives vs Cancer’s specialist social workers provide day-to-day support for each child, young person and family and the charity provides accommodation close to hospitals, where families can stay together during treatment for free.

Jack Taylor, Community and Partnerships Manager at One Stop said: “Since 2022, we’ve raised an incredible £420,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer through a variety of in-store activities, challenges and events. We hope that bringing the Care Bears merchandise back for a fourth year will help us raise even more money for such an important cause.”

The funds that have been raised since the partnership in 2022 has contributed to helping the charity support young cancer patients and their families. The proceeds raised by the pens and keyrings will help the charity continue to give right necessary support to those who need it most.

Nilesh Patel, Partnerships Fundraiser at Young Lives vs Cancer, said: “We can’t wait to see the new range of Care Bears key rings and pens in One Stop stores this summer. We’re proud to work alongside One Stop colleagues whose dedication to supporting Young Lives vs Cancer is greatly appreciated.

“Young Lives vs Cancer relies on charitable donations to fund their vital work supporting children and young people facing cancer and their families across the UK. The generous support of One Stop colleagues and their customers will have a huge impact on the lives of children and young people with cancer, as well as their families.”