Pictured: Complete Group client Tim Severn and his team of
supporters on Mount Snowdon
A client of complex care specialists the Complete Group and his
team of supporters have raised thousands of pounds for charity by
scaling Mount Snowdon.
Tim Severn from Sutton Coldfield, a keen mountain climber before
he was left quadraplegic after breaking his neck in a swimming
accident, was joined by 12 friends as they took part in spinal cord
injury charity Back Up's Snowdon Push, which challenged teams to
take a wheelchair user to the summit of Snowdon and back.
Telford-based Complete provided sponsorship support for the
team, which included Robert Montgomery, one of its personal
assistants, who works with Tim. Complete personal assistants
support clients with disabilities, both adults and children, to
live independent and fulfilling lives in their own homes.
With members of Tim's team pulling his wheelchair from the front
and pushing from behind, the group reached the summit of Snowdon in
three-and-a-half hours and completed the round trip time in
six-and-a-half hours. They finished 11th out of 16 teams taking
part on 9 July and raised around £4,500, which will help to
fund activity courses run by Back Up.
Tim said: "Given our minimal training, fitness levels, stop at
the top and leisurely descent we were very satisfied with our
achievement. I've never been more proud of a group of friends and
was touched when told by various members that it was the best and
most rewarding thing that they had ever done. We and Back Up are
also extremely grateful for the support of the Complete Group."
Complete managing director Sally Yandle said: "We are delighted
that Tim and his friends had such a good day and to have
contributed to their impressive fundraising."
Back Up works with people affected by spinal cord injury,
providing services including wheelchair skills training, support in
getting back to work or school and activity courses.