Tesco Ireland is proud to introduce Simon the Sloth – a new plush teddy that will be available to buy in all Tesco stores nationwide now. Made from 100% recycled materials, Simon the Sloth will be available for €5, with all proceeds directly donated to Tesco’s charity partner Children's Health Foundation.
Last year, Tesco received a letter from a 12-year-old boy from Greystones, Co. Wicklow called Oisin, explaining that his great aunt gave him a Tesco Christmas teddy a few years ago, Cedric, and it has been one of his most prized possessions ever since - he brought Cedric to bed every night to help him feel safe, and even snuck it to school in his backpack every day so that he wouldn’t feel alone.
Because of this, he felt inspired and asked Tesco if they could create a sloth named Simon – even sending a drawing of Simon along with his letter. This year, Oisin’s dream became a reality and Simon the Sloth came to life, with over 40,000 of these teddys set to be sold in Tesco stores across the country to raise funds for sick children.
New for 2024, Simon the Sloth has its very own Christmas card too! The very special card will be available to buy for €2 and when sending your Christmas wishes this year, you will be supporting the care of sick children at CHI Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght, and Connolly hospitals.
Children’s Health Foundation and Tesco Ireland are committed to supporting sick children across Ireland. Since 2014, Tesco Ireland has been a proud supporter of Children’s Health Foundation raising over €10 million for sick children and their families. All funding has been used to buy vital medical equipment to help treat Ireland’s sick children.
Tesco customers are encouraged to be real-life heroes and participate in this effort to raise much-needed funds for Children’s Health Foundation by going to their local Tesco store to buy Simon the Sloth* for €5 or the Christmas card for €2, with all proceeds going to Children’s Health Foundation.
