Who won Rotary trolley dash at Helston Sainsbury's for Christmas

It was the main prize in a fundraiser for the Mustard Seed’s Helston and Lizard Foodbank, organised by Helston Rotary Club working in partnership with Sainsbury’s.

People could buy tickets for £1 each to be entered into the draw to win a three-minute dash around the store and pick up items of their choice, up to the spending limit.

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However, before this took place there was an extra twist to the story, after someone stepped in to fund the entire cost of the shop.

Jordan Adlard Roger, who inherited Penrose manor house after a DNA test proved he was the heir to the estate following the death of Charles Rogers in 2018, was visiting the store when he heard about the fundraiser – and immediately went to withdraw £300 to cover the costs.

Mick Timpson, of Helston Rotary, explained: “Last Wednesday, when we were selling the draw tickets at Sainsbury's, along came Jordan Rogers of Penrose. He was so enthused about what we were doing that he popped out to the ATM and withdrew £300 which he donated to the cause to pay for the contents of the winner's trolley!”

The lucky winner of the draw was Michelle Bradford from Predannack, and she nominated her two sons Josh and Dan to do the dash on her behalf.

Helston Rotary president Graham Cosslette with Dan and Josh next to their trolley full of winnings (Image: Mick Timpson)

And while she was unfortunately unable to attend due to a prior commitment, her husband came along to witness the event.

Josh and Dan did so well that they actually managed to gather around £350 worth of goods within the time limit, but due to the maximum amount being set at £300 some had to be removed leaving a total worth £300.96.

Michelle said: “Thank you to everyone, I was very lucky to have won the trolley dash and although I could not be there myself my sons did the running for me and did really well.

“I was pleased to hear the Rotary Club raised lots of money by selling the raffle tickets.”

Josh and Dan nearing the end of the three minutes (Image: Mick Timpson)

Mr Timpson said that at a recent club meeting it was decided that Helston Rotary Club would fund the cost of the draw tickets, and it has now been revealed that £1,750 to Mustard Seed Helston and Lizard Foodbank.

The idea for the trolley dash came from Bob Cooling, who was there to witness it unfold, along with president Graham Cosslette and other members of the Rotary club.

For those not lucky enough to win the trolley dash, there were further prizes of Sainsbury’s vouchers worth £50 and £25.