Airport staff raise funds for cancer kids

The group of 30 Airport employees took part in the walk, completing a two 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.”

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.”

She 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.”

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.