A charity set up by a north-east couple in memory of their little girl has received thousands of pounds from an Aberdeen energy firm.
Kayleigh’s Wee Stars was set up by Oldmeldrum couple Jonathan and Anna Cordiner after their two-year old daughter lost her battle with brain cancer in 2012.
The charity was established to give financial support to families who have a child with a terminal illness.
The £15,000 cash boost came from Total E&P’s Well Intervention Department who support the company’s off-shore fields.
After achieving 10 years without an accident, the organisation gave the team the chance to make a donation to a charity of its choice.
Yesterday, the charity met with Total’s managing director Philippe Guys to pick up the cheque.
Mr Cordiner said “We really want to thank Total for this huge donation. This month alone, we have provided over £15,000 to four families where there is a child with a terminal diagnosis.
“The money is used in a variety of ways. In one case, a four-year old girl is soon going to be able to make her dream come true by travelling to Disneyland Paris to meet the princesses.
“Other families will use the funds to keep both parents off work at such a difficult time.
We are so fortunate to have the support of Total and we will ensure this money goes directly to the families who need it most”
Ibe Njoku, team leader at the Well Intervention Department, added: “We were all very proud of this safety achievement and wanted to make sure that the money would make a difference for a local charity.
“One of the team had been at an event where Jonathan Cordiner was a powerful and inspirational speaker. He suggested Kayleigh’s Wee Stars to his colleagues who all approved of the choice.
“We all know someone who has been affected by family illness and the charity struck a chord with us all. We are delighted to be in a position to make this contribution.”