Coles Kings Meadows has made a sizeable contribution to the fight against motor neurone disease.
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The business alone raised $30,000 for FightMND's Big Freeze - the total raised by Northern Tasmanian Coles' was $110,000.
Coles Tasmania regional manager Scott Franklin said the chain was incredibly proud to have raised more than $200,000 statewide for FightMND in 2020.
"It's been amazing to see the support from our customers and team members who have driven a lot of local store fundraising initiatives like ice bucket challenges and store raffles," Mr Franklin said.
"We want to say a big thank you to our customers and the local community in Tasmania who have supported the campaign by buying a beanie or Coles brand fresh pork.
"When so many people are doing it tough as a result of COVID-19, it's wonderful to see the great community spirit and support for such a worthy cause."
In other news:
Nationwide, Coles raised $5.2 million in six weeks through donations, FightMND beanie and Coles Pork sales.
This is the sixth year of the FightMND campaign, which has raised a total of $11.9 million.
On average two Australians are diagnosed with motor neurone disease per day, with two Australians also dying from the disease per day.
Harry Murtough
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
Born and raised in Launceston. BA of journalism from Monash University. Sports reporter covering basketball, netball and cricket.
