Raise a cup at Luton airport to raise charity funds

A pop-up coffee shop is coming to London Luton Airport today and will be raising money for a very good cause. Throughout the day, staff at London Luton will be selling Lavazza coffee, other hot drinks and cakes as part of a campaign to raise over £50k for Children’s Charity When You Wish Upon A Star. All money raised will go to the Charity and will be used to fly 50 sick children to Lapland to meet Father Christmas in December 2013.

The mobile coffee cart will be calling at London Luton as part of a tour of nine of the UK’s leading airports.

Commenting on the tour, Mark Rainbow, SSP UK Chief Operating Officer said the coffee cart was certain to be popular with airport passengers. “People flying to and from London Luton Airport will not only be able to enjoy a great cup of coffee, but they will also be raising money for a truly worthwhile cause. With its cheeky Latin charm, our Italian-made Piaggio Ape coffee cart is bound to put a smile on the faces of passengers at the Airport.”

Rupert Lawrie, Commercial Director, London Luton Airport commented; “It is a pleasure to be able to support this event and a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of children and their families. The Piaggio Ape in the Airport terminal, I am sure will draw the attention of passengers and staff alike. We look forward to a successful day which, as well as adding to the £50k target, will raise awareness of such a great charity.”

When You Wish Upon A Star is a charity founded to grant the wishes of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses and, since its inception, has granted over 15,000 wishes. A highlight of the charity’s year comes each December, when it charters four planes to take up to 400 children to Lapland.