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Friday 14th July - Saturday 15th July 2023
Please show your support for Enigma employees and partners undertaking the ultimate 24 hour endurance trekking challenge starting at 5pm Friday 14th July 2023. The fundraising team will be climbing Ben Nevis (1345-metre high) in the Highlands, Scotland, Scafell Pike (978-metre high) in the Lake District, England, and Mount Snowdon (1085-metre high) in North Wales to reach the summits and raise awareness and funds for Strathcarron Hospice, BEE UNIQUE, and Active for Autism.
The Three Peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) are the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales, and the challenge to climb each of these three peaks – one after the other will test the climber’s spirit, strength, and stamina. Throughout the fundraising journey, the team will also, travel a total distance of 412 miles in between climbing each peak.
Nominated Charities:
Strathcarron Hospice provides specialist care and expert end-of-life care for the people of Forth Valley, Cumbernauld, and Kilsyth. They care for people with illnesses that cannot be cured including cancer, lung, heart or kidney failure and a range of non-malignant and neurological diseases. The charity support and enable people to think about and talk about the things that matter most, appreciate the significance of their life and help them to make the most of whatever time they have left. The organisation is actively involved in palliative care research and education.
https://www.strathcarronhospice.net/
BEE UNIQUE is an award-winning West Cumbria Based Autism Charity set up to embrace, educate and entertain those diagnosed with and those engaged in the medical diagnosis of Autism, as well as supporting their Parents, Families and Carers in England and North Wales with the provision of support and recreational activities. They create safe sensory learning and stimulation by organising events, sessions, day coach trips, support sessions & social gatherings. The charity runs on voluntary support, and every penny raised goes straight into supporting families and organising activities including; swimming, crafts and art sessions, introduction to sports, disability bikes, soft play, inflatables, animal, and magic show events.
https://beeuniquecharity.co.uk/
Active for Autism is a children’s charity that supports autistic children in Wales. They provide funding for early intervention therapy and speech therapy, and purchase specialist equipment or toys for families and play groups. The charity also assists with funding support for private diagnosis and provides training and information to parents. Active for Autism was initially set up as a One-man band fundraiser to raise money for a private diagnosis and has now grown to support hundreds of children across South Wales, after reaching the Pride of Britain Awards final! Active for Autism is purely voluntary, and every penny raised goes directly to the children and their families.
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Participants:
Darren Olsson - Enigma Scaffold Inspector
Sean Teal - Enigma Advanced Scaffolder
Mark Askew - Enigma Trainee Health & Safety Advisor
Nicky Cook - Enigma Health & Safety Manager
Andrew Sneddon - Enigma QSHE & Energy Business Partner
Stephan Jones - Enigma QSHE & Energy Business Partner
Official Event Sponsors
Enigma Industrial Services & Vital Recruitment
Registered charity numbers:
Active for Austim 1159746
BEE UNIQUE - 1193559
Strathcarron Hospice - SC006704