Coles Impact
Thank you, Coles and Coles Express,
for keeping Redkite families strong
and together through cancer
Coles’ amazing team and customers have raised $40 million since 2013!
That means families have received:
131,225
hours of counselling to ensure their emotional wellbeing
55,570
household bills paid to help keep food on the table
18,626
hours of music therapy to ease pain and fear
3,110
scholarships and grants so children can live happier lives
“Until you have endured your child’s cancer, you can’t appreciate what the Coles Redkite partnership makes possible.”
Emma, mother of Harrison diagnosed with cancer aged 13
“The truth is, our lives have been turned upside down since we discovered Bella has cancer. Now when I’m at my local Coles and I see they are fundraising for Redkite, I want to run around the store telling everyone how much we value their support. It really means the world to us.”
Ritchie, father of Bella diagnosed with cancer aged 4
“Very many thanks for your unexpected and much needed gift of a $100 voucher. I was trying to keep this week’s grocery money for Christmas presents, so this was a real surprise and blessing.”
Schrijver family
2020 was a challenging year, especially for families who have a child with cancer
Coles stepped up once again to make sure families experienced some good cheer at Christmas and had access to essentials during the pandemic.
During lockdowns, Redkite families were able to use Online Priority Shopping and Contactless Delivery keeping their child safe
2,000 families received additional $100 Coles vouchers last festive season to help keep food on the table after such tough year
In 2020, you’ve been there for families 28,263 times! What does that look like?
Over 12,700
hours of counselling and emotional support
Over 8,400
household bills paid when parents can’t go to work
4500
hours of music therapy to help manage pain and fear during treatment
528
educational grants for kids who missed out on school
Celebrating the top fundraising at Coles supermarkets across Australia in 2020
NSW Broadway – $26,461
NT Palmerston – $25,569
VIC Donvale – $14,487
SA Firle – $10,555
QLD Carindale – $9,327
ACT Gungahlin – $6,154
WA Midland – $5,176
TAS Devonport – $5,053
Our partnership with Coles Express has grown from strength to strength thanks to the passion of all Coles Express team members.
Since November 2018 Coles Express has raised an incredible $3 million to help families facing childhood cancer
Celebrating the top fundraising Coles Express sites across Australia in 2020
NT Alice Springs Truck Stop – $14,922
NSW Goulburn – $14,618
SA Whyalla – $11,081
WA Canning Vale – $10,670
QLD Mackay North – $10,178
VIC Anglesea – $5,354
TAS Newstead – $3,008
ACT Manuka – $2,026
Thank you Coles & Coles Express, we couldn’t do what we do without you.
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