Pictured (front row, L-R): Asda Kilkeel Community Champion, Stephanie Rogers, Asda Coleraine Community Champion, Shannon Linton, Asda Westwood Community Champion, Noeleen McMahon, Asda Enniskillen Community Champion, Simon Harron, and Asda Larne Community Champion, Catherine McCallion. (Back row, L-R): Asda Dundonald Community Champion, Sharon McBratney, Asda Antrim Community Champion, Barbara Logan, Asda Downpatrick Community Champion, Linda Owens, Asda Omagh Community Champion, Colleen Heaney, and Asda Newtownards, Rachel Heaps.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBarbara added: \u201cFrom community Pudsey parties to cake sales and fun games, colleagues will be busy raising funds for BBC Children in Need to ensure that as many children as possible will see their lives improved by this money.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/em>As part of the campaign, Asda customers will be able to pick up free play passes instore which children will be able to \u2018trade in\u2019 with a grown-up for 30 minutes of play. Each of the play passes offers a different play activity and will help children to learn a variety of life skills, such as teamwork, patience and resilience, that will aid their development.<\/p>\nAsda NI Community Champions are holding a host of fundraising activities instore and in the community during November. For more information on how to get involved, please contact your local Asda store.<\/p>\n
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