Staff at a Tesco in south Essex took part in the first fundraiser for a charity launched by the family of murdered Essex teen Henry Nowak.
The event supported the newly established Henry Nowak Foundation, set up by Henry’s mother Lucy Ross following his death in December 2025.
Henry, 18, from Chafford Hundred, was fatally stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton.
Tesco Lakeside staff organised a sponsored bike ride and raised £835.78 for the charity.
In a post on Facebook, a spokesperson said: "Our very first fundraiser for The Henry Nowak Foundation was kindly organised and held by the wonderful team at Tesco Lakeside, who arranged a sponsored bike ride to raise money for the Foundation.
"We would particularly like to thank Mary Ann Gore and Amit Sarmotta, Store Manager at Tesco Lakeside, for their kindness, support and for helping to make the event possible.
"Members of Henry’s family joined the team on the day, and we were overwhelmed by the generosity of Tesco customers.
"So many people stopped to speak to us, hear about Henry and the Foundation, and very kindly donate.
"Thanks to everyone’s incredible support, an amazing £835.78 was raised."
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The spokesperson called the event a “very special milestone” for the charity.
The Henry Nowak Foundation supports families who have lost a child by providing counselling, therapeutic activities, and practical help during bereavement.
The spokesperson said: "Every penny raised will help us towards our aim of supporting families who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a child and making sure they know they do not have to face their grief alone.
"We are so grateful that you chose to support our Foundation and help us take these very first steps."
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