27.10.2018
Allocation in fall 2018
20 children and their families, more than 100 people, received a travel grant today. This was the 31st allocation from the fund, and a total of 645 families have received support from the fund since it was founded 15 years ago.
The fund is based on the life work and ideas of Peggy Helgason, the wife of Sigurður Helgason, former CEO of Flugleiðir and board member of Icelandair Group. Peggy has volunteerd for years in children's facilities at Hospitals and has in many ways supported many ill children and their families. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, former president of Iceland, is the patron of the fund.
Each grant gives the child a chance to go on their dream vacation with their parents and siblings. During the event, all the children received a film ticket from Sambíóin, as has been custom the last few years.
The fund is financed with direct financial support from Icelandair, Saga Points from Saga Club members as well as spare change passengers can donate during flight. Funds are also collected with the sale of Vildarengillinn on board our aircraft, and with collection boxes at Keflavík airport and at Icelandair sales points. The Special Children Travel Fund also welcomes donations.