Leanna Lakes, Operations Director, and Anne Howells, Deckhand, represented Red Funnel at a cheque presentation to the company’s 2022 Charity of the Year, Young Lives vs Cancer.
Together with staff and customers, Red Funnel raised £23,000, which will go to support young people and their families as they face the impact of cancer.
The presentation was held at Jean’s House, Young Lives vs Cancer’s ‘Home from Home’ close to Southampton General Hospital, which offers free accommodation for families to stay close to their child when they're undergoing cancer treatment.
The Red Funnel team were joined by Island resident Ewan, his mother, Stef, and father, Martin, to accept the cheque on behalf of Young Lives vs Cancer.
Ewan and his family stayed at Jean’s House during his treatment.
Speaking about Jean’s House, Martin Reeve, father of Ewan said:
“It’s been an amazing help to have somewhere to stay during Ewan’s treatment.
"Jean’s House has kept us together as a family and our other son Finlay has also been able to stay here.
"Staying here has lessened the emotional stress and I can’t imagine not having Jean’s House as a place to stay.”
Liz Blunt, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager for Young Lives vs Cancer, added:
“Thanks to the kindness of supporting businesses like Red Funnel as well as its customers and employees, Young Lives vs Cancer is able to provide support for young people facing cancer from the Isle of Wight and Hampshire.
The incredible amount raised by Red Funnel could pay for 10 families to stay for two months each at Jean’s House which is a free place for families to stay, helping families financially and ensuring young cancer patients to be close to their loved ones.”
Aspire Ryde was chosen as Red Funnel’s 2023 Charity of the Year following a public vote.
The cross-Solent ferry operator will work in partnership with the charity, supporting its ongoing fundraising campaigns.
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