Walter Mercer announces charity partner for 2019

Electrical wholesaler, Walter S Mercer, Belfast, has teamed up with Cancer Focus Northern Ireland for a year-long charity partnership.

John Auld, Branch Manager, said, “We are delighted to announce this partnership and to be involved in supporting the valuable work of Cancer Focus NI. We are proud of our strong community ties and the staff are looking forward to taking part in fundraising activities and raising awareness of cancer.”

Louise Greer, Corporate Fundraising Officer at Cancer Focus NI, added, “We’re thrilled Walter S Mercer has chosen us as their new charity partner – it’s an honour to be associated with such a well- known firm.”

During 2019 staff will be taking part in a daring charity abseil, one fearless employee with be braving the shave, the Walter S Mercer Mountaineers will by taking on Ben Nevis and staff will be hopping on the bike and cycling in their trade counter spinathon. For anyone wishing to support the staff of Walter Mercer, donations can be made through www.justgiving.com/fundraising/waltermercer

Walter Mercer has already started to gather the funds, kicking off the partnership with a Christmas Raffle prize, adding £174 to the fundraising pot.

To find out more about the Cancer Focus NI, visit www.cancerfocusni.org