TT2 Limited the operator of the Tyne Tunnels, is making a generous donation to the newly-founded Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust, which helps young sports people and performers achieve their dreams.
The Tyne Tunnels Community Fund, founded by TT2 in November 2016, donated £1000 as part of its ongoing charity support programme.
The Trust was created by the parents of Liam Curry and Chloe Rutherford, who were victims of the Manchester Arena bombing last year, as a way of honouring the teenagers. Youngsters can apply to the fund for financial support for auditions, interviews, qualifications, travel expenses, or anything required to help make a sports or performance dream a reality.
In its first year, it has attracted support from celebrities, including Stormzy and Rafa Benitez, as well as local and national businesses and individuals, keen to help the couple’s memory alive.
TT2 Limited makes it a priority to be a good neighbour to communities in the region. The Tyne Tunnels Community Fund, which plays a major role in this, was established to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the second road tunnel, and strives to support local charitable and educational programmes in the local area.
Ron Henderson, Tunnel Manager at TT2 Limited, said: “When the Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust was suggested to us, we were delighted to be able to make such a significant donation. Everyone in the North East has been saddened by the loss of Chloe and Liam in such a tragic way, and the Trust is a wonderful way to keep their memories alive.
“We support a number of good causes, but this one struck a chord with us, as it offers support to young people who want to follow a dream. It is a pleasure that we are able to contribute towards this.”
Mark Rutherford, father of Chloe Rutherford, said: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to TT2 for the generous donation to the Trust. It will help us to give a cash injection to talented performers and sportspeople in need of financial support. We hope that the support we offer will keep Chloe and Liam in people’s thoughts, and make something positive out of a tragic situation.”
More information about the Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust can be found on the charity’s Facebook page.
