Travel firm's spreads festive cheer with NHS Lothian Charity donation
Award-winning Lapland specialist Canterbury Travel joined representatives from NHS Lothian Charity: Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh (FACE) for a special festive cheque presentation at Edinburgh Cancer Centre, donating £2,000 from streams of its much-loved The Elf Song to the local charity.
The presentation of the £2,000 donation celebrates a relationship spanning more than 30 years, during which Canterbury Travel has helped bring Christmas magic to families affected by cancer. Played during the company's Lapland short breaks, The Elf Song is now helping raise vital funds to support FACE's invaluable work with children and families.
Dating back to 1994, Canterbury Travel has supported FACE volunteers to bring festive joy to families who are dealing with cancer or bereavement. Each year, thanks to the ongoing support from Canterbury Travel and generous donations to the FACE cancer fund, families are treated to an unforgettable Enchanting Lapland day trip to Finnish Lapland, complete with reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobiling, tobogganing and a magical Search for Santa, offering a chance to create precious new memories together.
Brian Wright, Marketing Director, Brooklyn Travel Group said: “Our relationship with FACE volunteers is incredibly special to us, and we are proud to have supported them for more than 30 years. We have seen firsthand the difference these magical Lapland experiences make to families going through such difficult times. By donating all proceeds from The Elf Song, we hope to continue spreading a little Christmas magic while helping FACE carry on its wonderful work supporting children and families affected by cancer.”
John Macaulay MBE, Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Canterbury Travel for their continued generosity and support over many years. Our annual Lapland trips mean so much to the families we support, offering them a chance to enjoy some Christmas magic and create precious memories together during difficult times. The proceeds from The Elf Song are another wonderful gesture, and every donation helps us continue making a real difference to the lives of children and families affected by cancer.”
The Elf Song can be downloaded on Spotify