Abu Bakr Supermarket MD Hamza Hussain to Lead 16-Mile Charity Walk/Run for Children’s Hospice

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Hamza Hussain, Managing Director of Abu Bakr Supermarket, will lead a 16-mile charity walk/run in April to raise funds for the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in West Yorkshire. The event, involving supermarket staff, boxers, and the public, aims to support children with life-shortening conditions and their families. The initiative underscores community involvement and aims to raise awareness and funds for the hospice's essential services.

Press Release

23 March 2026

Hamza Hussain, Managing Director of Abu Bakr Supermarket, is set to lead a challenging 16-mile charity walk/run alongside Abu Bakr staff, boxers and members of the public from the Yorkshire area.

The journey will start at the Abu Bakr Supermarket in Leeds, passing through Hyde Park and Kirkstall, continuing to the Batley showroom, and finishing at the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield in April. The run will raise money for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, which supports children with life-shortening conditions and their families across West Yorkshire.

As a former amateur boxer himself, Hamza believes the challenge is worth while and for a good cause.

“As a business and as a community, we wanted to do something that truly makes a difference. Supporting the Forget Me Not Hospice is close to my heart, and this 16 mile journey gives us a chance to bring people together, raise awareness, and contribute to the incredible work they do for children and families every day.”

In addition, Hamza and the Abu Bakr team acknowledged the hospice’s efforts, saying: “We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Forget Me Not’s Community Engagement Officer, Masood Ahmed, who is a fantastic ambassador for the charity, and is a pleasure to work with, thanks to his endearing form of boyish enthusiasm and caring demeanour.”

Members of the public are encouraged to partake in the event and support the cause with donations. Every contribution will go directly to the hospice, helping provide essential care, support, and services to children with life-limiting conditions and their families across the region. This event highlights the power of community, teamwork, and dedication, as professional athletes and local business leaders come together to make a meaningful impact.

For more information or to donate, please visit https://gofund.me/953d27cd5

Notes to editors

The story began in 1987, when Abid Hussain, then just 17, took over the family business. With long hours, determination and a hands-on approach, he laid the groundwork for a brand that would go on to become a well-known name across West Yorkshire. A major turning point arrived in 2002. Abid Food Store rebranded as Abu Bakr Supermarkets, signalling both a new identity and an ambition to scale. That same year, the company opened its Queen’s Road store — its first step beyond the original premises and the start of a steady expansion strategy. Further growth followed in 2004 with the Roundhay Road branch, strengthening the brand’s presence in Leeds and giving more families access to its value-driven offering. A decade later, in 2015, Abu Bakr expanded again with its Beeston store, a move that bolstered its community footprint in another busy part of the city. In 2017, the business invested heavily in expanding its product range. Fresh produce, halal meat counters, and an extensive selection of world foods were introduced — a strategic shift that aligned the brand more closely with the needs of the region’s diverse communities and cemented its reputation for global choice at local prices. The company’s momentum continued into the 2020s. In 2022, Abu Bakr Supermarkets opened its Kirkstall branch, bringing its services to a new and vibrant customer base and widening its reach across Leeds. In 2025, a flagship store opened in Batley, West Yorkshire.

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