STAFF from Amazon Warrington have made a £1,000 donation to support those with childhood cancer.

Now in its sixth year, the Amazon Goes Gold for Kids with Cancer campaign raises funds and awareness for organisations working to increase survival rates for those with childhood cancer through life-saving treatments and research.

A gold ribbon is the universal symbol for childhood cancer, so this year, Amazon employees, who are based in Great Sankey, held a month-long series of gold-themed events in recognition of the international emblem.

The team also showed solidarity to children with cancer by donating £1,000 to the charity Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

One of the events this year at Amazon in Warrington was a Pyjama Day, which saw the fulfilment centre team join with colleagues across the UK to wear pyjamas to work in honour of children who spend every day in their pyjamas during treatment.

Amazon Warrington’s, site leader James Pitt said: “We are proud to support Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust charity in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and this year’s Amazon Goes Gold for Kids with Cancer campaign.

"We look forward to doing our bit for children with cancer every year, and hope that this donation offers encouragement to the charity’s brilliant team and the families it supports.”

One of the Amazon employees who took part in Amazon Goes Gold for Kids with Cancer is Ashleigh Green.

She added: “It was great to take part in Amazon in Warrington’s Pyjama Day and help spread awareness of the realities of childhood cancer.

"I’m so pleased that we could offer support to such an excellent charity.”