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Cheshire East Council staff challenge fundraises over £2000 for Cancer Research UK

Local News by The Editor 11th Sep 2024  
Cheshire East Council CEO Rob Polkinghorne (top left) spoke candidly on social media about the team's efforts. (Image - Cheshire East Council)
Cheshire East Council CEO Rob Polkinghorne (top left) spoke candidly on social media about the team's efforts. (Image - Cheshire East Council)
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Twelve staff members at Cheshire East Council have done their bit for charity.

The civil servants have raised a stunning amount of money for Cancer Research UK.

The group of Cheshire East Council employees have just took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, to fundraise £2125, plus £508 in GiftAid, for the cancer charity.

Map taken from www.threepeakschallenge.uk/yorkshire-three-peaks-challenge/route. Image credit: Yorkshire Three Peaks / Hegarty.

125 people pledged funds for the crowdfunder, and you too still can on this link.

The total distance covered per person was 24.5 miles, reaching a combined elevation total of 2153 meters or 7063 feet.

Cheshire East Council CEO Rob Polkinghorne praised those who took park: "A huge congratulations to the dedicated Cheshire East Council team who completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge this weekend!

 "Our determination and teamwork not only saw us conquer the peaks but also raise over £2,000 for Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

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Westfields in Middlewich Road, Sandbach. (Photo: Nub News)

 "Your dedication and effort are truly inspiring, and we are so proud to have you as part of our team. Thank you for making a difference and supporting such a vital cause.

 "Thank you to: Sharron Tew, Vicky Crocket, Tony Haskell, Cat Guest, Amy Thompson, Ami Fenwick-Calabrese, Susie Roberts, Nik Darwin, Jack Chedotal, Martyn Baggaley, Alice Clark and Tracey Bettaney."

Cancer Research UK has been contacted for comment.

Once again, you can donate to the charity fundraiser HERE.

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