12 Apr Local firefighter helps bring Easter joy to hundreds of children
by Dan Bryans
A firefighter from London Stansted Airport has helped bring Easter joy to hundreds of children from across the region thanks to the ‘egg’traordinary generosity of companies and people across the airport and in the local community.
Simon Phillips, who lives in Halstead and has been a firefighter with White Watch at Stansted for nearly nine years, collected nearly 1,300 Easter eggs from big-hearted businesses and individuals which were then donated to hospitals and children’s charities across Essex and Hertfordshire.
Speaking after a week of special egg deliveries, Simon said:
“This year I have had an absolutely amazing response from companies and staff right across the airport as well as the local community, including local supermarkets, and as a result, nearly 1,300 Easter eggs have been delivered in the last week to hundreds of children from Braintree to Basildon, Harlow to Southend and Bishop’s Stortford to Chelmsford and Colchester.
“Helping bring some Easter cheer to children not having the best of times is a very worthwhile cause but I’m still amazed and overwhelmed by the support and generosity I’ve received from such a wide and diverse range of people and businesses.”
