Children’s runway challenge for charity
Humberside Airport recently had more than planes travelling on its runway, when a team of children cycled up and down the runway in a unique charity fundraiser.
Five children; Taylor Hicks, Jake Colt, Bradley Welch, Molly Panter and Becky Nixon, daughter of Humberside Airport’s fire station's watch manager, Stuart Nixon, cycled up and down the airport’s 2196m runway. The team cycled the equivalent distance from Scunthorpe to Cleethorpes and back again, equating to approximately 50 miles.
The charity fundraising event held at Humberside Airport was part of a series of events organised by the 11 year olds, held across the summer as part of the Police Lifestyles initiative, a scheme designed to encourage active citizenship, social responsibility and community spirit.
The bikers raised over £700 in aid of When You Wish upon a Star, a charity which aims to grant the wishes of children suffering from life threatening illnesses. Humberside Airport has long supported the charity through various events, including the annual Santa flights.
Sandra Gavin, Terminal Services Manager, Humberside Airport, said: “I would like to congratulate all the children who took part in this fantastic fundraising event held at the airport. We are delighted to have been able to get involved and help support the charity with this unusual challenge. I would also like to thank all of the Humberside staff members who gave up their free time willingly to accompany the team whilst they were on the runway.”
George Wright from When You Wish upon a Star, said: “I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to all those involved with this fundraising event. The money raised will pay for two children to travel on our annual flight to Lapland to meet the real Father Christmas. It is heart warming to see young people getting involved with the charity, which solely relies on donations and fundraising. Help like this is truly vital to us, and we genuinely appreciate every pound that is donated.”
Published on: 21/10/2011 10:38:30