Fundraising Goes Sky High at City of Derry Airport

Fundraising reached new heights today at City of Derry Airport as members of the Airport staff headed out on a sponsored walk for a local children’s cancer charity, the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children (NICFC). The group of 30 Airport employees took part in the walk, completing a 2 mile circuit leading up the runway and finishing in the airport terminal building.
Airport Manager, Mr Damien Tierney said, “Supporting our local community is very important to the team here at City of Derry Airport, and what better way to support NICFC than getting active? We were all very much looking forward to our Runway Walk, everyone has really enjoyed themselves and are delighted to be able to help a very worthwhile cause.”

Commercial and Marketing Executive, Charlene Shongo said “City of Derry Airport were delighted to take part in this fundraising event to help raise vital funds needed to support NI fund for Children. The Airport has undergone major transformation in the past two years and wanted to give something back to the local community, ahead of our Summer Sun 2012 schedule being announced. Some of the improvements include: brand new Security Search Area; Free Wi – Fi; Car Parking Booking System; V.I.P Lounge; and Airport Shopping. The programme has helped secure a 20% increase in passenger volumes during 2011. Building on the fantastic choice of flights on offer from City of Derry Airport this winter, we are delighted to announce our preliminary summer sun schedule for 2012 which includes: Alicante, Faro, Tenerife; Salou; and Majorca.

NICFC provides practical, emotional and financial support to children, teenagers and young people in Northern Ireland who are affected by cancer, and their families. Corporate Fundraiser for the charity, Sorcha Chipperfield added, “Every week in Northern Ireland, another three families will hear the devastating news that their child has been diagnosed with cancer. For these families, life will be turned upside down with frequent trips to hospital, gruelling treatment and the everyday practical concerns that come with a childhood cancer diagnosis, such as financial worries.”

Sorcha added, “This is a fantastic event and will make a real difference to the lives of children, teenagers and young people living with cancer in Northern Ireland.”.

You can support NICFC by taking part in the Winter Woolie Walk at Ness Woods or Roe Valley Country Park on Saturday 25th Feb 2012. Call 028 9080 5599 to register. If you would like to find out more about NICFC, or hold your own fundraising event in work please visit www.nicfc.com or call Sorcha on 028 9080 5599.

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