Man 3 -0 Mountains

(after extra time)

 

 Much like the smile on the Mona Lisa, the origins behind PwC Gatwick’s involvement in the “Three Peaks in 24 hours” challenge in aid of CARE International, a global humanitarian aid charity are shrouded in mystery, but whatever the reason for taking part (extreme kindheartedness, utter stupidity or possibly one big misunderstanding) something in the idea seemed to catch the imagination of the PwC Gatwick office, and with the kind of nonchalant complacence usually only found in parachute salesmen at a lemming hill walking convention, twenty five of Team Gatwick’s finest signed up for the mission.

 

With three teams entered at a total sponsorship target of £15,000, it looked like Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon were not the only mountains that Team Gatwick were going to have to climb: However, the fundraising effort was approached with gusto, and a combination of a highly successful football tournament, raffles, lottery sweepstakes, dress down days, and some notable solo efforts by individual members of the team, resulted in the team blitzing this behemoth of a target. 

 

On the big day, fuelled by a sizeable “carbohydrate loading” session (sausage, egg and beans), the team simultaneously beat the disappointment of missing Englands opening World Cup game, the hottest day of the year and a last minute minibus crisis (never ever use discount car hire companies) to complete the challenge, without any intervention from Search and Rescue.

 

 

A big thanks to everyone who took part and for the generosity of everyone who has donated.

 

 

 

 

 

Raffle 

The raffle is still open for business with the draw planned for the end of June.  For the  very reasonable price of £5 a ticket , you could win....

1st a week in a luxury villa in Portugal thanks to Russell Glass,

 2nd a year's membership to the HBG fitness gym courtesy of HBG Fitness, Crawley

3rd a cricket bat signed by the Sussex CC team kindly donated by Simon Hill

4th a Chelsea European Cup final Program from 1971 thanks again to Simon Hill.

If you'd like to buy a ticket please contact Tom Peacock at thomas.k.peacock@uk.pwc.com

 

Football tournament

Thanks to everyone who took part in the PwC Gatwick Three Peaks Challenge 5- A -Side Football Championship on the 20th of May.

The bean counters are working round the clock to calculate the total amount raised, but it was definitely in excess of £900. Thanks to everyone who took part and helped organise it, especially...

HBG Fitness, for hosting the tournament, providing the pitches free of charge and donating 50p from every hot dog sold (and there was a lot of hot dogs sold...)

Classic Miniatures ==> www.classicminiatures.co.uk for providing the winners medals at a substantial discount.

The team and supporters last but not least, for coming down and helping to make it a quality day despite the horrendus weather.

 

 

 If you would like to jump on the bandwagon and donate more money, it couldnt be simpler, faster or more secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: CARE International UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please please please dig deep and sponsor us now.

Many thanks for your support.

Martin Alcock, Steve Humphries, Tom Couchman, Ian Prideaux, Claire Morement, Tom Peacock, Neil Christie, Matt Haverson, Neil Harland, Clare Tetlow, Christy Hood, Ed Wagener, Isi Otway, Rob Woodbridge, Tim Chapman, Tim Buss, Tom Bailey, Oleg Konstantinov, Tom Downes, Joel Davidson,  Dan Harrington, Jo Mitchell, Rob Stewart, Russell Phillippe, Geoff Snowden, Mike Finlay.