Fundraisers Peak With Ten Minutes To Spare
30th August 2016
A team of heroic fundraisers overcame high winds, heavy rain and 75 kilometres of Peak District terrain last weekend, raising more than £3000 for The Children's Hospital Charity.
The team, made up of individuals from Sheffield's Counter Context, Quality Context, Fernie Greaves and The Broadland Group, took on the Silver Peak District Challenge, which demanded completing the mammoth distance within 24-hours. Five of the nine strong team completed the full 75km equivalent to over 46 miles in 23 hours and 50 minutes. The remaining four bowed out after a respectful 50km. Setting off at 9pm on Friday 19 August, the trekkers were met by strong winds and slippery ground underfoot following a day's worth of heavy rain. Walking through the night they covered a total ascent of 2000m, travelling a circular route through the Hope Valley, following the River Derwent and taking in moors, woodland valleys and forests. The team has raised over £3000 in sponsorship for The Children's Hospital Charity and donations are continuing to come in. Alexis Krachai, Managing Director of Counter Context, said on behalf of the team: -We are so grateful for all the donations and wishes of goodwill we received from our friends, colleagues, professional contacts and members of the public. -This was the most physically demanding challenge most of us have ever done but it was worth it knowing that we can hand over a cheque to The Children's Hospital, money that will make a positive difference. If you would like to donate to the team's fundraising efforts, you can do so at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/charity-context.
