Staff Members Lindsey & Nick – Running for Charity
Throughout 2021, Staff members Nick and Lindsey set themselves a goal of completing a virtual running Challenge to raise money for 3 different Charities.
The target is to run 1234miles, which is the equivalent length of Lands End to John O’Groats (874 miles) and Malin Head to Mizen Head (360 miles). They also aim to run the distance with a total elevation gain of 20,104 foot (based on Strava), which is the total ascent of the National Three Peaks Challenge twice.
The 3 charities they are raising money for are; Forever and Some, R-World Foundation and the East Kent Hospitals trust.
They quoted “Our own Mental Health and the mental health of those around us has been brought into the mindset of many people throughout the COVID pandemic and lockdowns”.
Two of the charities have been set up in memory of Millie (20) and Robbie (22), who both sadly took their own lives during Lockdown, after suffering with a short battle of mental health.
Lindsey said “We would also like to donate funds to the Paediatric A&E department at the QEQM, throughout the Pandemic we have never been prouder of our NHS and the incredible work they do”.
If you would like further information regarding the charities or would like to donate please go to their JustGiving Page. All monies raised by the end of the year will be split equally between all 3 charities.
