Ten teams from local firms put their employees to the test in a
corporate battle of the businesses raising funds for St Richard's
Hospice.
The teams of four who undertook "The Mission" at Top Barn
Activity Centre in Holt Heath, Worcester were from Postcode
Anywhere; HallmarkHulme Solicitors; BRI Asset Management;
Christopher Whitehead Language College; St Richard's Hospice and
AKW Medicare.
All the teams took part in activities in which they had to use
logic and team tactics to complete the challenge ( on 17th Sept).
The winners were one of the Postcode Anywhere teams.
Rachel Jones, St Richard's Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser,
said: "The day was a great success with teams throwing themselves
into what could only be described as Krypton factor crossed with an
army assault course. Team members took on mind-boggling team
challenges plus archery, rifle shooting and the day culminated with
the teams having to make a raft that floated across the lake - a
wet finish to an excellent day. "
She added, "The teams went home exhausted after a very
challenging day but are all looking forward to what we can conjure
up for them next year! Overall a fantastic day full of fun and much
laughter and we hope the event will raise in the region of
£5,000 for the hospice. Thanks must also go to The
Malvern for kindly sponsoring the event."
William Jones of HallmarkHulme Solicitors said," We all had a
fantastic day out at Top Barn completing a range of exciting
activities and raising money for a very worthy local cause."
Mark Yeates, a teacher at Christopher Whitehead Language College
in Worcester added, "All the staff at Christopher Whitehead were so
impressed with the activities at Top Barn. To raise money for St
Richard's and have such fun at the same time was superb. Can't wait
for the next one..."
Any companies who are interested in taking part next year or who
would like St Richard's to organise a bespoke corporate challenge
day please get in touch with rjones@strichards.org.uk or 01905
763963 ext 2031.
To watch the video of the Corporate Challenge visit
www.strichards.org.uk
St Richard's Hospice provides free specialist palliative care
for patients living with cancer and other life-threatening
illnesses and supports their families. Each year the hospice team
supports over 2,200 patients and family members in
Worcestershire.
Patients are cared for in Day Hospice, the 16-bed In-patient
Unit or in their own homes by a specialist professional team as
well as many trained volunteers.
In the In-patient Unit specialist staff are on hand 24 hours a
day to manage patients' symptoms and where, if they so choose,
patients may spend the last few days of life in comfort and
dignity. St Richard's is grateful for all donations towards the
£5.4m they need to raise this year to continue their
work.