As a business, we’re committed to supporting local organisations and charities in the areas where we work, so they can continue carrying out their vital services. Recently, several members of the Elkins family have also been raising money for charities close to their hearts by undertaking some epic challenges.
Alzheimer’s Research UK
Back in February, our HR Manager, Sarah Silburn, and Admin Assistant, Thomas Nicholls, both took on the challenge of running 28 miles across the month to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The cause is one close to Sarah and Thomas’s hearts as both have family members who have been diagnosed with dementia.
As a result of their efforts, Sarah raised £1,570 and Thomas raised £525 for the charity. With the first treatments to slow Alzheimer’s now on the horizon, every penny raised will go towards funding the search for a cure.
2wish Cymru
In April, our Site Manager, Kalvin Morath-Gibbs, took on the challenge of running the Newport Half Marathon in aid of 2wish Cymru. He raised £280 for this incredible Welsh charity, which offers immediate support and counselling, and provides and essential resources for anyone dealing with the sudden loss of a child or young person.
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Charity
After completing 28-miles in February for Alzheimer’s UK, Thomas will be taking on another challenge in September, when he runs The Big Half in aid of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) Charity. The 13.1 mile route begins at Tower Bridge and passes through four London boroughs – Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwich – before finishing at the Cutty Sark.
As one of the world’s best orthopaedic hospitals, the RNOH Charity raises money to provide grants above and beyond NHS funding, which contribute to pioneering research, state-of-the-art buildings and equipment, and patient and staff wellbeing services. Thomas has chosen to fundraise for the charity after the hospital supported one of his relatives when she had to learn to walk again.
If you’d like to donate to support Thomas’s half marathon for this fantastic cause, follow this link.
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