Northamptonshire Stannah team pedals 353 miles to raise £1,000 for hospice
A Northamptonshire team has cycled more than 350 miles as part of a nationwide charity challenge, raising more than £1,000 for Katharine House Hospice.
Colleagues at Stannah Lift Services’ Buckingham Road branch in Brackley clocked up 353 miles on an indoor exercise bike as part of the company’s 4,000-mile challenge involving more than 700 employees across 11 branches.
The team raised £513 for Katharine House Hospice, with match funding from Stannah doubling the donation to £1,026.
The charity provides specialist care and support for people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families and carers.
Stannah sales consultant Mandy Parker said many employees had personal experience of the difference hospice care could make.
She said: “As a team, we are proud to support such a worthwhile cause. Taking on this bike ride gives us the opportunity to challenge ourselves, come together as colleagues and, most importantly, raise much-needed funds.”
Brackley Deputy Mayor Councillor Kate Nash and consort Justin Nash visited the branch alongside Katharine House Hospice corporate engagement officer Sue Blank.
Councillor Nash congratulated the team, saying the challenge had helped colleagues with their mental and physical fitness while bringing them together.
The nationwide challenge has so far reached 4,364 miles – nine per cent beyond its original target.