Virgin Atlantic will be hosted in a charity football match this weekend to raise awareness of inclusion and diversity in the sport.
Staff from the airline will compete against LGBTQ+ football team Stonewall FC at the London Marathon Community Track on Sunday, July 31.
The airline said it hopes the match will “raise awareness of inclusion in the game, highlight the important work of both organisations, and signify their commitment to the community”.
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Funds raised will be split between the Virgin Atlantic Foundation, which supports the welfare of children and young people, and Crawley Pride.
Virgin Atlantic chief people officer Estelle Hollingsworth said: “We are really looking forward to meeting Stonewall FC on the pitch to celebrate diversity and inclusion at such a monumental time for the LGBTQ+ community.
“I am incredibly proud of Virgin Atlantic Football Club’s commitment to championing this cause and their dedication to fundraising for matters that are close to all our hearts.”
Stonewall FC chair Alex Baker said: “We are a club that wholeheartedly believes in the power of football not just to bring people together but also its ability to change the world for the better.
“At the heart of this is collaboration and we are super excited to welcome more allies into our community and work with organisations such as Virgin Atlantic that share our values and goals.”