The Customer Team, in support to Heathrow's international charity partner CARE International, has enrolled into a crazy and surely rewarding team challenge: The Race to Respond.

The Race to Respond is not an average 10k race - it is a physical and mental challenge designed by CARE International based on the experiences of humanitarian workers in real emergency situations. 

It is about team work and an ultimate test to find out if we got what it takes to respond to an emergency, easy peasy right?

What a difference will this fundraising make?

Every year, CARE responds to disasters that affects the lives of millions of people around the world.

With emergency-response experts on the ground in over 60 countries, CARE provides emergency support with a heavy focus on building shelter, being recognised globally as an expert on shelter during times of emergency. Shelter is never more important than in times of crisis.

CARE is often among the first to respond when emergencies strike, but their rapid response is only the beginning. CARE remains with communities long after the TV cameras have gone.

Every team fundraising for the Race to Respond could provide approximately 10 emergency shelter kits, giving families affected by disasters the materials and tools they need to rebuild their homes.

Please visit careint.uk/racetorespond19 for further information.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Introducing the Teams

Team - All about service!

Borja- Hobby: Sports (any!) and Travelling (anywhere!) Fun Fact: I have double jointed thumbs (not that fun but hey, my life is not that exciting either...)

Mehenaz (also known as Minnie)- Hobby: Bollywood Dancing! Fun Fact: I am scared of heights but have faced abseiling and rock climbing. 

Katie- Hobby: Eating out and travelling Fun Fact: I don't like fun facts!

Nick- Hobby: Running and travelling (not at the same time!) Fun Fact: I know the barcode of a Cadbury Crème egg off by heart

Team - Customers First!

Eva- Hobby: Powerwalking! Fun Fact: I can juggle.

Oriol (Also known as Uri)- Hobby: Football...Yes I am a common guy. Fun Fact: I am the only one of my siblings who is not living in the UK and only have a name which does not match with the English version (My name does not even have a translation!)

Carmela- Hobby: DIY and Brunch. Fun Fact: Originally from Spain, I have come to enjoy a rainy day with a blanket and a cup of tea against all cultural odds.

Dan- Hobby: Running Fun Fact: I like to copy other peoples answers (I also hate fun facts Katie and also have double jointed thumbs Borja)

Our Supporters and Masterminds!

Nabeela- Hobby: Shopping Fun Fact: Scared of anything this is not human!

Bunny- Hobby: I love my garden, BBQ's and classic piano! Fun Fact: I am a bit of a wanderer and never stay at the same place for very long. I have moved over 20 times in my life...so far but one day I shall grow some roots!

What we would like to achieve? 

Borja- "Some excitement in my life?  No, really I do want to help those in need after natural disasters. I have travelled a lot and witnessed first hand the horrible effects of these, and also the amazing attitude of life towards life of those who are affected of these completely unfair (and unpredictable) disasters. They do deserve any help possible, I'm just doing my bit".

Katie- "To raise as much money as possible for CARE

Mehenaz- "To create as many fun events possible for CARE within the next few months".

Nick- "Raise as much money as possible whilst having a fun, yet challenging experience!".

Carmela- "I would like to be more aware of the emergency work carried by CARE and dedicate time to reflect and being appreciative of what I have".

Nabeela- "Assist whenever I can in organising events."

Oriol- "To raise the greatest amount of money I can before the race!".

Eva- "To have fun and raise lots of cash for CARE".

Dan- "I think CARE is a fantastic charity and just want to do my bit to help and support it".

SO COME AND SUPPORT US AND DONATE FOR CARE!