Generous Tesco customers have been thanked for their "incredible" support during a massive fundraising drive for Great Ormond Street at all 500 of the supermarket chain's London stores.
At just one branch on Regent Street staff smashed their target of £1,000 for the four-day effort to raise money for the Evening Standard's Give to GOSH appeal.
Volunteers and shop workers have been rattling buckets in stores across the capital since Thursday. Final figures for the total amount raised are expected to extend into the thousands.
Laura Savory, Head of Community Fundraising for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, said: "The enthusiasm from the Tesco staff has been overwhelming and it's been great to talk with so many customers, who have been incredibly supportive.
"This collection will make an amazing contribution to the Evening Standard's Give To GOSH campaign."
Faiza Yasin works as a healthcare assistant at GOSH, after being treated at the world-class paediatric centre as a child for a rare form of congenital heart disease.
She volunteered to support the effort at Covent Garden's Tesco Metro on Saturday.
"It's so exciting being at Tesco for the bucket collection today," she said.
"The customers have really connected with us and their support has been amazing. Even if it's just a few pennies, every little helps and makes a huge difference."
Jo Davis, Team Leader of Service at Covent Garden Tesco, said: "We have had a brilliant time supporting this amazing cause. We're delighted with the generosity of our customers over the past four days and hope it will make a huge difference for GOSH."
