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Sainsbury's announces partnership with David Beckham

Sainsbury

3 November 2011

Sainsbury’s announces a long-term partnership with David Beckham, where he will be Sainsbury’s ambassador to inspire children of all ages and abilities to lead healthier and more active lifestyles.
The main focus for Beckham's activity will be supporting the
highly successful Active Kids campaign which has now donated over
£115 million worth of equipment and experiences to nurseries,
schools, Scout and Guide groups, and Clubmark accredited sports
clubs. He joins existing Active Kids ambassador Ellie Simmonds.
Ahead of London 2012, Beckham will also become Sainsbury's
ambassador for its London 2012 Paralympic Games sponsorship getting
involved in campaigns such as the 1 Million Kids Challenge designed
to encourage school children of all ages and abilities to have a go
at a Paralympic sport through the distribution of free equipment to
schools.
Launched by Sainsbury's in April 2011, the 1 Million Kids
Challenge has already received pledges from just under 6,000
schools representing 1.9 million children, almost doubling the
target initially set.
Justin King, Sainsbury's Chief Executive
commented: "We're thrilled to have David on board as an
ambassador of our Active Kids campaign. As a world class athlete
and father of four, David is the ideal ambassador to support our
commitment to encourage children to get active and live healthier
lifestyles for less money. And with a year to go until the
Paralympic Games, David's involvement in the 1 Million Kids
Challenge will raise the profile even further of disability sport,
to help us make this the best Paralympic Games yet."
David Beckham said: "I know the difference
leading a healthier and more active life can make to kids and I
have been really impressed with the long-term commitment that
Sainsbury's has made. I am looking forward to working with
Sainsbury's to help UK kids have fun, become even more active and
introduce them to Paralympic Sports through the 1 Million Kids
Challenge."
Beckham will front a marketing campaign for Sainsbury's,
beginning with an in-cinema advert, which will launch on
25th November.
Schools can still sign up to join the 1 Million Kids Challenge
by visiting www.sainsburys.co.uk/1millionkids
or call our helpline on 0844 415 8440 to register.
Beckham's involvement will support Sainsbury's new commitment to
encourage over 20 million children to enjoy physical activity by
2020 through the 20 by 20 Sustainability Plan and the 'Live Well
For Less' campaign.
The David Beckham Sainsbury's partnership has been negotiated by
Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment.
Notes to editors
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