Wightlink renews support for The Getaway Foundation
15th September 2023
Wightlink has renewed its support for The Getaway Foundation, a charity which provides much-needed holidays for families living in poverty.
Since 2021, the foundation has arranged holidays for more than 50 Isle of Wight families, with Wightlink providing free of charge ferry travel. The foundation works closely with the Isle of Wight Council which refers deserving families which it knows are experiencing financial hardship.
This year, 20 Isle of Wight families have been away thanks to the foundation, with holidays taking place on the Island and in Norfolk, Dorset, Suffolk and Kent.
Feedback from families has been very positive:
“Watching the children so full of happiness just filled my heart with so much joy. You really have given us a priceless gift.”
“Thank you for making this happen for us, it has been a really challenging and traumatic year for us so far and the holiday has given us all something to hold on and look forward to. I can’t put into words how very grateful I am.”
“Thank you for the incredible memories, relaxation, and the opportunity to re-charge, spend time together and enjoy a family holiday. Your support made having a holiday possible, accessible and took away all the financial pressure, anxiety and logistical challenges that have stopped us being able to go on holiday as a family of three.”
Peter Tebbutt, Getaway Foundation Chief Executive, says: “The foundation was created to help families living in poverty make positive memories with their children through family holidays. Wightlink’s continued support has allowed us to help even more families on the Island, for which we are very grateful.”
Wightlink’s Commercial Director Phil Delaney says: “We are proud to work with The Getaway Foundation and delighted to extend our support into 2024 so that more Isle of Wight families can be given the opportunity to take a much-needed break with their loved ones.”
Find out more about the work of the Getaway Foundation on their website.
For more information about Wightlink, please contact:
Duty Media Officer
07870906189
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