Airport managers support charity
17.05.08
East Midlands Airport managers swapped their suits for ropes and pulleys today, as they abseiled down the air traffic control tower to raise money for the air ambulance service. The managers climbed 248 steps up the tower and then abseiled down the 52 metres (175 feet) to the bottom. They raised £1500 for the Derby, Leicester and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA).
Penny Coates, managing director of East Midlands Airport, said: ‘The air ambulance is a crucial service that serves our communities and saves lives. We hope this abseil raises money and awareness of our local air ambulance service.'
The DLRAA relies entirely on voluntary donations from local companies, organisations and communities. It serves over 1.4m people and covers an area of 2100 square miles and costs £1.5m a year to run.
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