Ten members of staff at a Lakes-based business have walked or ran a total of 82 miles each for charity.
Hawkshead Relish decided to do some fundraising during their permitted daily exercise periods to raise vital funds for rural mental health charity Growing Well.
They completed the challenge at the end of last month, which involved running a total of 132 km or 82 miles each in all weathers from their individual homes.
The total raised was £1,374, with the challenge seeing staff travel to the heart of Milan, virtually, between them.
COVID-19 has seen a significant impact on people’s mental health, leading to an increased demand for the services offered by Growing Well.
‘’As a team, we’ve really enjoyed having the opportunity to individually get outside and help raise funds for Growing Well,” explained Maria Whitehead, co-owner of Hawkshead Relish.
“It’s given us the motivation to do something positive, despite the rain and snow. There’s no doubt that the work Growing Well deliver is vital and sadly more of us will need their support in the coming months as a result of the pandemic, which is why I’d encourage everyone to support them.’’
Mary Smith, CEO of Growing Well, said: “Hawkshead Relish always goes the extra mile to raise awareness and funds on our behalf.
“A team challenge, such as this, is a very personal way to fundraise. It demonstrates the genuine passion that the Hawkshead staff have for Growing Well, and the importance they place on local population mental health.
“Partnerships like this with prestigious local businesses are of massive value to our charity and its beneficiaries.”
