UK Power Networks employees from Ipswich have raised £2,100 for Winston's Wish, a charity supporting bereaved children and young people, by completing a challenging 28-mile hike.
Why it matters: The funds raised will help Winston's Wish continue supporting grieving children and young people across the UK. The charity relies on voluntary donations for 90% of its income.
The big picture: Ten UK Power Networks employees, mostly from Ipswich with some from Crawley, took on the Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk.
They smashed their original fundraising target, raising over four times their initial goal.
UK Power Networks matched their efforts with a £500 donation.
Key details:
The 28-mile hike took the team through the High Weald countryside.
Participants completed the walk in just under 15 hours over two days.
A downpour made parts of the terrain challenging, but organiser Sam Duncan from Ipswich said it "really brought the team together to motivate and support each other."
What they're saying:
Walk organiser Sam Duncan said: “The whole team agreed it would be an excellent cause to raise money for, but also raise the profile of so that more people affected by family bereavement know they can provide support.”
Louisa Hancox, philanthropy and partnerships manager at Winston's Wish said:
"We are thrilled with the efforts of the team at UK Power Networks and are so thankful for everyone involved in the walk. Their commitment to raising funds and awareness helps to ensure that our services remain open and accessible to grieving children, young people, and the adults who care for them during the most difficult times."
The bottom line: Those wishing to support the cause can donate via the team's JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/page/outage-planning-ukpn
