Toy Show Hero Adam King teams up with SuperValu to share his Hug cards
Toy Show Hero Adam King teams up with SuperValu and Centra to share his Hug cards
Cards go on sale on 5th February with all proceeds going to CHI Temple Street and Cork University Hospital Charity
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He stole the nations hearts when he appeared on The Late Late Toy Show last year. Now six-year-old Adam King from Co. Cork will be helping you steal the hearts of others with his very special ‘Hug For You’ card that will be on sale exclusively at SuperValu and selected Centra stores from Friday 5th February. Adam has teamed up with the retailers this Valentine’s to help the nation give their very own special hug to those who really need it at this time. All proceeds from the cards will go to CHI Temple Street and Cork University Hospital Charity.
The card, decorated with Adam’s very own virtual hug artwork that he debuted on the Toy Show, is the perfect hug in an envelope when so many will have been apart for so long. Whether it’s simply a hug for your other half, the grandparent you can’t wait to be reunited with or even just to reach out to someone that you care about or miss, it will be sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face, all while raising money for two great causes.
In his efforts to support people’s mental health in these challenging times Adam encourages senders of his card to write personal messages on the hug inside the card. Recipients are encouraged to cut out the hug after Valentines and display somewhere that brings them hope and joy.
The limited-edition cards are retailing at €3.99 and are on sale from Friday 5th February at SuperValu and selected Centra stores.
Speaking about the initiative, David King, father of Adam, said; “Adam has been a patient of these hospitals since the day he was born, so we have experienced first-hand the amazing work they are doing. We are delighted to partner with SuperValu and Centra to support their work in this way. The values of these companies, supporting community and accessibility align greatly with our own. Additionally, we hope the card will bring some much need joy to people’s lives in these challenging times of disconnect."
Ray Kelly, Marketing Director at SuperValu and Centra, added; “We couldn’t be happier to be teaming up with Adam King – an incredible boy that was a real inspiration on The Late Late Toy Show last year bringing happiness and joy into the homes of the nation with his infectious positive attitude and personality. Through his Hug Card initiative, we hope that we will help bring some of this happiness and positivity into people’s lives, something we could all do with a little more of at this very difficult time, all while raising much needed funds for two very worth charities”
To get your ‘Hug For You’ card make sure to drop into your local SuperValu or selected Centra stores from 5th February. Cards have been created with the assistance of Garlanna Cards, an Irish card producer in Co. Wicklow.
