Giving Days thrills young people affected by cancer with Supercar Experience Days

Local charity Giving Days recently supported Big C by offering their unique Supercar Experience Days, as well as aiding the kitchen refurbishment at Big C’s NNUH centre.

Giving Days provided memorable experiences to five participants of Big C’s Teen and Young Adult (TYA) group, as well as their families. Giving Days is an initiative that aims to give back to the community by working with charities to make a difference to the lives of those who need it most. Their Supercar Experience is a unique approach to putting smiles on children’s faces by allowing them to ride in an incredible supercar such as a Lamborghini, Ferrari or a Porsche.

Amongst the group attendees were Kieran and Suad (pictured right), who had access to a Ferrari 488, a Lamborghini Huracan and a Lamborghini Urus, and both individuals had the opportunity to be taken for a ride in these impressive cars. Additionally, they were given a tour around the compound to show them more cars, including the GT3 RS which they were thrilled to see.

Kieran mentioned the day was, “Amazing, more than I could have ever wished for”, and Suad said “The team was absolutely wonderful and amazing. It was a great experience and opportunity. I would love to come again to see them and the cars.”

Following the Supercar Experience, the Giving Days team provided the visitors with lunch and a chance to chat about all the exciting cars the charity has available. Big C Support & Information Officer Corinne Cambridge also attended the day and said, “I loved seeing the massive smiles on their faces stepping out of the supercars; the experience made us all grin from ear to ear!”

Giving Days also welcomed Sam, who uses Big C’s services, alongside her husband Andy and daughters Emily and Ava for their Experience Day.

Andy said “Giving Days made us feel very welcome. The cars were amazing and the girls loved going for a ride in them. They provided Domino’s pizza for lunch as well as other yummy refreshments. It was a great day.”

In addition to the Experience Days, Giving Days has also provided significant funding to support a kitchen refurbishment at Big C’s NNUH Support Centre. Dr Melanie Pascale, Director of Charitable Operations at Big C, said: “We are delighted with the support we have received from Giving Days, including the incredible funding to aid our kitchen refurbishment. We aim to provide a supportive and welcoming environment to anyone who visits us. Our modern facilities help our staff and volunteers in doing so, and we are therefore incredibly thankful to Giving Days for their donation.”

Kile Copsey at Giving Days said: “We are incredibly proud to support Big C so that it can continue its excellent work to provide cancer support in the region.

The money we donated for the kitchen project has provided the team, visitors and groups with a modern space and kitchen facilities to gain support and relax over a coffee, as well as enjoy demos and group visits.

I recently visited the kitchen after the refurb and it looks fantastic, and we hope that it will be enjoyed for many years to come.”

To find out more about Big C’s Teen and Young Adult (TYA) group please visit our TYA Support Group page. To learn more about Giving Days please visit their website.