Thank you so much for visiting our fundraising page.
On the 7th & 8th September, 7 SimplyBiz employees completed the extreme physical challenge of 24 Peaks in 24 hours. This national charity event was organised by the ‘Mitchemp Trust’ (www.mitchemptrust.org), a charity that works to give underpriviledged children the better quality of life they deserve. Each team taking part had to raise a minimum of £5000 in order to complete the challenge, the SimplyBiz team managed to raise a total £6000, this went towards the grand total that the event raised of £110,000.
13.05 hours later the team ran / staggered the last 100metres to the finish line amidst cheers and champagne having completed the second day successfully.
The weather conditions were unfortunate in that none of the teams were able to complete the 24 peaks, but because of the weather the challenge changed, especially on the Saturday as all the walkers were hanging on for dear life! The team walked a total of 17 peaks and came back with a massive sense of achievement not just the personal achievement but also having raised so much for charity.
The Charity they have pledged their sponsorship to is The Mitchemp Trust, a non government funded charity that is dedicated to supporting the lives of underpriviledged children in this country. The charity helps children from all different sorts of backgrounds, many of them referred from Social Services; but the one thing they have in common is their low self esteem. Statistics and past experience say that children from as young as 11 years old are more susceptible to choosing the wrong paths in life.
The Mitchemp Trust runs camps in the great outdoors for these children in order for them to develop skills such as leadership, teamwork and pushing themselves physically which in turn increases their confidence and gives them a new approach to life and their futures. Not to mention all the new friends they make and the fun and games every child should enjoy.
In essence the Mitchemp Trust gives the children who need it most the ability to live their lives to its full potential and gives them confidence to smile and be happy - something to which every individual has a right.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Mitchemp Trust 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 sponsor us now!
Many thanks for your support.
From all at SimplyBiz
