Sure in The Community
Sure is an active participant in the communities in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and has given hundreds of thousands of pounds in sponsorship and support to individuals, charities and organisations.
In Guernsey, Sure sponsors the Sure Swimarathon which has raised more than £1m. for charities and organisations across the Bailiwick. Sure supports the Tree of Joy which gives underprivileged youngsters in Guernsey a gift at Christmas, works with the Education Department on developing the Guernsey Grid for Learning and raises money for Les Bourgs Hospice through the recycling of mobile handsets. It also until 2009 ran midsummer magic on guernseys beaches. However in 2012 Midsummer Magic returned under and new name Sure Big Screen, films for all ages were shown throughout the week long event. It looks set for a possible return in 2013
In Jersey, Sure sponsored the Sure Angels at Christmas in 2007 & 2008, who help shoppers in St Helier by providing directions and carrying bags. In 2009 it has sponsored Kyran Bracken’s Skate School, providing skating lessons for islanders with the stars of Kyran Bracken’s Ice Party, a summer show.
In the Isle of Man, Sure was the exclusive telecoms partner in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and sponsor of Sidecar Race A&B for the annual TT races in 2008 and 2009. The company has also supported the Wish Upon A Dream charity, raising money to fulfill the wishes of terminally ill children.
Throughout 2009, Sure also undertook Random Acts of Kindness on unsuspecting members of the public across the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Random Acts of Kindness included paying for islanders’ morning coffee, handing out pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and paying for travel on the Herm boat.
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