Local Lidl staff join in Spin-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday

Staff at Lidl Athlone are undertaking a novel fundraiser for Family Carers Ireland tomorrow, Saturday.

The event, from 9am until 5pm, involves staff from 72 Lidl outlets in the wider region taking on a Spin-A-Thon fundraiser

Staff across the Lidl region will cycle around the world ‘virtually’, covering approximately 14,200km.

Two stationery bikes will be in place in the Athlone store, from 9am to 5pm, with staff aiming to cycle 1000km in this timeframe to go towards the total distance.

The store will also host a raffle starting on Saturday and continuing throughout the week to help raise money for Family Carers Ireland. The prizes for the raffle are three different sized barbecues

Customers will also be entertained with music and treats.