The UK division of SSP, the travel concessions operator, has committed to raising £250,000 in support of Cancer Research UK in 2014.
SSP has pledged to raise money for the charity for the next three years, with the aim of increasing the target fundraising amount each consecutive year.
Cancer Research UK was chosen as SSP’s charity following a vote by its 10,000 UK employees. As well as encouraging customer donations through collection tins, SSP teams will be taking part in a variety of fundraising events, such as: Race for Life, the Pedometer Challenge, Movember and Fun Day Friday.
Julie Holdaway, HR director SSP UK & Ireland, said: “We’re incredibly proud to partner with Cancer Research UK, a charity which does such great work to raise awareness of cancer and funds research into the disease. It was the clear winner in our company vote, which demonstrates the passion our teams feel for the cause and we’re very much looking forward to getting our activities underway.”
Caroline Silke, head of corporate partnerships, Cancer Research UK, said: “More than one in three people in the UK will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime, making it a disease that affects everyone, whatever their circumstances. We’re hugely grateful for all the help we receive from those who understand the importance of our cause, and are thrilled that the UK division of SSP has chosen us as its company charity – we’re very excited about working together to beat cancer sooner.”
