Pictured above: Peter Maskell, chief executive of BHSF,
with a number of the sponsored walkers, presents the cheque for the
cash raised to Lucy Hackett from St Basil's
It was best feet forward for executives and staff from BHSF who
raised £3,356 on the 28-mile St Basil's Cotswold Challenge
2010.
The charity is one of the Birmingham-based healthcare insurer's
corporate social responsibility partners and the walk just part of
the company's ongoing support.
Two teams of six walkers from BHSF stepped out from Chipping
Campden to spend nearly 12 hours on the road in intense heat and
humidity.
Peter Maskell, chief executive of BHSF who was on the walk,
presented a cheque to Lucy Hackett, head of fundraising and
coporate partnerships at St Basil's, the charity which helps
homeless youngsters in the Birmingham area.
He said: "Everyone did very well and although some in our teams
suffered quite badly, we can all be proud of our achievement. We
are very grateful to all who sponsored us so generously.
"Like many charities St Basils is suffering financially because
of the economic downturn and the help this year is expecially
welcomed".
Lucy Hackett said: "Not only have the BHSF staff supported us
with various events over many years, but they also continue to be
great ambassadors for St Basil's.
The donation will make such a difference to our work with young
people. BHSF is really helping us tackle youth homelessness in
Birmingham".