Manston International Airshow announces charity partners
Manston International Airshow has revealed the identity of its two major charity partners for the event this August.
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) and Brain Tumour Research will both benefit from the profits raised from the show which takes place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August.
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Bill Giles announces the airshow's two charity partners. Photo by Gary Hawkins Photography
Left to right: Nick Turrell, KSS Community Fundraising Manager; Alison Miles airshow press officer; Samantha Williams airshow PR & commentary; Bill Giles airshow founder and organiser
Both charities have been selected for their local and national impact and are close to the heart of airshow founder and organiser Bill Giles.
Bill Giles said: "I am delighted to be able to announce our two official charity partners for the Manston International Airshow. In setting up this event I wanted it to not only celebrate the history of aviation at Manston but to help raise awareness of and funds for charities which mean a great deal to me personally and to the aviation community as whole."
Bill Giles (left) and KSS community fundraising manager Nick Turrell (right) confirm the charity partnership
Photo by Gary Hawkins Photography
Nick Turrell, Community Fundraising Manager at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), said:
"On behalf of everyone at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in the airshow for selecting us as one of the benefiting charities.
"Every day we respond to an average of nine emergency calls but we can only do that with the support of our local community. It costs £56K a day to operate our lifesaving service and we can only raise this through the generosity of our supporters."
Brain Tumour Research has particular importance to Bill because a family member is living with a brain tumour, diagnosed just a year ago. Max is currently receiving treatment and documenting his battle online, whilst also fundraising for Brain Tumour Research.
Brain Tumour Research will benefit from the airshow . Photo by Gary Hawkins Photography
Left to right: Samantha Williams, airshow PR & commentator; Alison Miles airshow press office; Bill Giles airshow founder and organiser
Charlie Allsebrook, community development manager at Brain Tumour Research, said:
"Max's story is a poignant reminder that brain tumours are indiscriminate, they can affect anyone at any age. At just 24, Max was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and devastating forms of brain cancer. His determination to keep going, to raise awareness, and to live life with hope is truly inspiring.
24-year old Max is living with a brain tumour
"We're deeply grateful that the Manston International Airshow is supporting Brain Tumour Research and helping to shine a spotlight on this neglected disease. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to them since records began.
"Events like this help fuel our mission to increase investment in research to £35 million a year and to establish seven Centres of Excellence across the UK. With the support of the airshow and the wider community, we move closer to a future where stories like Max's don't end in heartbreak, but in hope."
For more information on the airshow, display line-up and to buy tickets go to: www.manstoninternationalairshow.com