NEWS
Fairport Containers cross the fi nishing line for cancer Research
A team of London Marathon runners from Fairport Containers are celebrating raising almost £11,000 for Cancer Research UK.
For the second year running, the waste container and recycling bank services company has entered a team in the iconic race. Fairport group director, David Porter,
completed his first ever marathon, joined by welder Lee Swales who ran the race for Fairport in 2014. David says, “It really was tough as I suffered
from very bad cramps, but the crowd was fantastic and spurred me on. It was an amazing feeling crossing the finish line. “It was a big personal challenge for me,
especially with fitting in training around work and spending time with my wife and three young children at home, and I’m so pleased to have completed the course. “We’re delighted to have raised such a
fantastic sum for charity and we’d all like to thank everyone who donated. From friends and family, to suppliers and customers, as well as members of the public, you all did us proud.”
support of key projects undertaken by major cancer charities. The commitment from ISL Waste Management gives Pink Ladies a great birthday boost and will help fund more of this important work.” Joanne Young, Fundraising Manager, with
Macmillan Cancer Support, said, ‘We are delighted to have been nominated as a designated charity for ISL Waste Management and look forward to building great relationships with the staff there. We depend on the generosity of companies and individuals to fund our work helping with the medical, social, emotional and practical needs of those affected by cancer. Every donation helps us in our work to improve the lives of everyone in Northern Ireland living with cancer.”
Lee, who was running in memory of his mum,
who died of cancer says, “Not only was I more familiar with the format and what was going on, but we had better weather conditions this year so I found it a lot easier and managed to get within my target time of four hours. “I’d like to thank my training partners Max
Halsall, who ran the marathon for Fairport with me last year, and Eddie Forshaw, as well as everyone who made such generous donations.” Cancer Research UK receives no
Government funding, relying entirely on the generosity of supporters. Local fundraising manager at Cancer
Research UK, Natasha Patel said, “We are extremely grateful to David and Lee for running the London Marathon in aid of Cancer Research UK. We would like to say a huge
thank you to everyone who has fundraised towards their impressive total so far. “All funds raised will go towards our vital
research to beat over 200 types of cancer, helping to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. “Sadly 1 in 2 people are now being diagnosed
with cancer so funds raised through supporters like Fairport Containers are crucial to the work of doctors, nurses and scientists who work day and night to fight cancer on all fronts.”
Never mind the skip yard
A skip yard was turned into a film set for the launch of Virgin Money’s, new and exclusive Sex Pistols credit card designs.
Wilshee’s Skip Hire in Burton was approached by the music giant, to get involved in the production of the Internet- based campaign, where 77 televisions were thrown off a trebuchet from 100 metres high and smashed to the ground on a giant record painted by a graffiti artist. The number of TVs related to 1977 –
the year Virgin signed the iconic punk band, covered 3,060 metres and took two days to complete. Business Development Manager, Craig Da
Silva said, “We received a random phone call on a Thursday afternoon, not the type we usually receive, from Virgin Money asking for a specific waste site that’s capable of handling television throwing, which works out 100 metres by 40 metres minimum, we ticked the boxes for this on two of our sites. “The trebuchet was purposely designed
and bespoke built for the site and the event, which was effectively to recreate the rock and roll scene of throwing televisions out of a hotel window. “We made it a team project and included as
many people as possible. We had designated roles amongst us all, with people from the office and the yard working together, which was a great opportunity for team building as well. “The feedback from the local community,
including local businesses and customers has been really positive, with new customers coming on board as a result, which has helped raise our profile as a company. “It was something a bit different, but very
exciting none the less, and good for us to get involved with. You can see the video here:
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