Two Aberdeen charities work to spread Disney magic

Two Aberdeen charities have teamed up to bring some Disney magic to the north east.

The Gathimba Edwards Foundation (GEF) is screening the Jungle Book this Sunday (February 18) at Vue in Shiprow. 

They are partnering up with AberNecessities to gift 30 tickets to families who may never get the chance to go to the cinema.

It's been made possible thanks for sponsorship from Buchan Wealth Management who's director Alastair Buchan said: "We are delighted to sponsor GEF in partnership with AberNecessities.

"It is great to support these worthy local charities and enable them to organise this experience for local children and their families.  The Jungle Book is a fantastic movie - one of my favourites, and we hope everyone enjoys the day."

Danielle Flecher-Horn, AberNecessities’ founder, said: "We are really grateful to the Gathimba Edwards Foundation for providing cinema tickets to some of the children we support.  Sharing an experience with their families is so important and creates happy memories which will be cherished for years to come.

"The event not only promises an enchanting movie experience for local children and their families but also serves as a fundraiser for GEF's original mission to provide as many children as possible with the opportunity of a bright future, both in Aberdeen and in Kenya.

Kayleigh Paterson-Donald, charity development executive at GEF, said "At the heart of what GEF does, is families, so we thought what better way to bring people together on a wintery weekend afternoon, than a date with Disney on the big screen.

"There are so many wonderful local charities in Aberdeen, and it is a pleasure to be able to team up with AberNecessities in a common goal.  This event can make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children, giving them an unforgettable day at the cinema with their families, but also supports children abroad. 

"Fundraising from this event will contribute to paying school fees for children who otherwise wouldn’t have access to it."

The public can also buy tickets from the charity website with funds paying for five children's primary school fees for one year.