WINDSOR, Ontario. December 19, 2011. The Windsor International Airport is donating $1,666.85 to the John McGivney Children's Centre after a successful first annual 'Summer Sizzle Barbeque' campaign. Station managers Greg Lang of WestJet, Joan Dunn of Air Canada and the staff of Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc. organized and hosted weekly barbeques for the Airport community from June to October this year. All sale proceeds of food and beverage from the summer campaign will be given to the Children's Centre in which the funds will go directly to kids for the Toy Lending Library program. "WestJet cares for kids and during the holidays, it is important to give back to the community" said Greg Lang of WestJet. The entire airport community, from airline staff, CATSA security personnel, YQG employees, taxi drivers, etc. contributed each week by coming out to enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers in the name of charity. President and CEO of Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc., Federica Nazzani, remarked that the campaign's success is a result of the enthusiastic and generous support of the Airport community. "Children have always been an important part of the Air Canada family and it is a privilege to give to the McGivney Centre especially at this time of year" said Joan Dunn of Air Canada. For its donation, the McGivney Centre's Director of Development, Ilona Schentag stated that "We are always overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of the community".

 

 

From left to right: Ilona Schentag, Joan Dunn, Federica Nazzani and Greg Lang

 

About Windsor International Airport Windsor International Airport (YQG) is owned by the City of Windsor and operated by Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc., a federal share corporation of the City of Windsor. YQG is a full service airport serving scheduled and charter passenger airlines, private and military aircraft as well as cargo carriers. The Airport is situated on an international border between Canada and the United States, with a population approaching 5 million within a 45 minute drive. For more information, please visit our website at www.yqg.ca.

 

About The John McGivney Children's Centre The John McGivney Children's Centre provides comprehensive services including assessment, treatment, consultation, design and provisions of assistive devices, education and family support services within a multidisciplinary milieu. Services are provided in the Centre, in homes, and in schools throughout Essex County.

 

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For further information contact:

 

Federica Nazzani President & CEO | Windsor International Airport Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc.

(519) 969-2430 Ext. 420

www.yqg.ca