£30k donation to Red Cross

£30k donation to Red Cross

31 July 2024

A LOCAL businessman has been thanked for making a £30,000 donation to the British Red Cross. 

Dr Terry Cross donated the money, which will go towards the purchase of a new bespoke emergency response vehicle.

The vehicle will be used in emergencies such as fires, floods, farming incidents and body recovery operations. 

Additionally, the vehicle will help the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service during incidents such as gorse fires. 

Dr Cross, who is president of the Red Cross in Northern Ireland and chairman of sustainable packaging company Biopax Ltd, as well as chairman of Hinch Distillery, said: “Giving back to the community has always been a core principle of mine. 

“This donation to the Red Cross in NI for the new emergency response vehicle is a continuation of our commitment to support humanitarian efforts and enhance emergency response capabilities in our region.

“I am proud to see Biopax playing a vital role in this initiative.”

Patrick Cross, Group Managing Director of Biopax and Hinch Distillery, said: “Supporting the Red Cross with this vehicle is an extension of our mission to serve not only our shareholders but also the wider community and environment.

“We hope this vehicle will make a significant impact on emergency response efforts in Northern Ireland.”

Alison McNulty, Director of the British Red Cross in NI, welcomed the donation, saying: “We are immensely grateful to Dr Terry Cross and Biopax for this generous contribution.

“The new emergency response vehicle will significantly enhance our ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, providing crucial support to those in need.

“Dr Cross is a valued part of our team and through his donations continues to strengthen the offering we can give to the NI community.”