Thousands enjoy Aviation Fun Day and help fill shelves at local Food Banks

Waterloo Region, ON – The Region of Waterloo International Airport along with the organizers of Aviation Fun Day would like thank everyone who helped make the day a great success. 

“We are thrilled with the outcome of Aviation Fun Day and the support shown for our local Food Banks,” said Sean Carroll, Acting General Manager of the Region of Waterloo International Airport. “The event brought the entire airport community together to inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts and the turnout was fantastic. I’d like to thank everyone who contributed their time along with the estimated 3,900 members of the community that came out to enjoy the event.”

In lieu of an admission fee, donations were accepted for the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank and the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. In total $751 dollars in cash and 2,012 pounds of food were collected along with an additional $1,000 donation, proceeds from the day’s sight-seeing flights operated by Great Lakes Helicopter and the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre.

“Aviation Fun Day was a wonderful opportunity for the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank and Food Bank of Waterloo Region to work together and help fill our shelves,” said Pat Singleton Executive Director for the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank. “Our food supplies become depleted over the summer and this kind of event helps restore the balance to our warehouse. Special thanks to Richard Carothers of Breslau Flyers COPA Flight 26 for his diligent work to ensure the food collection ran smoothly.”

Airport employees and tenants including Breslau Flyers Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Flight 26, FliteLine Services, Great Lakes Helicopter, Recreational Aircraft Association of Canada, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Youth Development Centre and the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre worked together to create Aviation Fun Day, an event geared toward providing Waterloo Region with a behind-the-scenes look at the aviation industry.  The event was held on Saturday August 22 at the Region of Waterloo International Airport.

“I’d like to thank the organizers, volunteers and the generous aviation enthusiasts for their support,” said Wendi Campbell, Executive Director of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. “Aviation Fun Day helped our region understand some of the gifts we have right here in this caring community. Including The Food Bank in this wonderful educational event raised awareness of food insecurity as a year-round concern. The food and funds donated by attendees will provide more than 6,800 meals for people struggling in Waterloo Region.”

In addition to the Aviation Fun Day festivities the Airport also hosted the Waterloo Running Series 1^st Annual Runway Run on the same morning.  The race was well attended and organizers are already working on ideas for next year.

About The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The Airport is a full-service modern facility which supports commercial, corporate and general aviation. Daily scheduled air service, with connections to over 250 destinations in 40 countries, is provided by: American Airlines with twice daily non-stop service to Chicago; WestJet with daily non-stop service to Calgary and now weekly service to Orlando; and Sunwing Airlines with weekly non-stop service to Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba from December through mid-March. The Region of Waterloo International Airport is owned and operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario Canada.  For more information visit www.waterlooairport.ca, call toll free 1-866-648-2256 or contact your travel agent.

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