MARK HILDER
cbg charity climb up Mt. Snowdon 2010
Fundraising for Southampton Hospitals Charity
Story
Updated 21st May
A team from CBG went up the hill
to raise some money for charity
They all came down one by one
full of awe for the beautiful views
After climbing over 2500ft we all made to the top of Mt Snowdon, energy bars
or chocolate (not sure which) helped us up over the large steps and slippery surfaces.
The weather couldn't have been better, and the 360 degree views from the top
were amazing.
After a team photo and a short stop at the new cafe, we were all ready to begin
the descent and face the pull of gravity down a different pathway, and passing all
those on their way up.
So after a coach journey that nearly resulted in us not getting to the start, 5
hours of mountain air and lots of exercise we were ready for a relaxing journey
home, a hot bath and a lie in on Sunday! or should we have done it all again
the next day?
Thank you to everyone who has donated and encouraged us along the way, and
therefore helping us to surpass our target.
More photos of the climb can be found at:
Thank you
CBG Team Climb Snowdon
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On Saturday 15th May, colleagues from Carte Blanche Greetings and friends, are going to climb in order to help raise funds towards the CBG target of £25,000 for Southampton PICU.
The route to the top will be via the ‘Pyg’ track and descending via the ‘Miners’ path. Both will provide a fair challenge no matter what the weather condition, which is always unpredictable. These routes will provide some wonderful dramatic mountain scenery to spur us all onwards. Over the course of the day we will cover 7.5 miles and over 5000 feet, and it should take approx 6 hours – we hope!!. But we may all want to stop at the new architecturally designed café near the summit for a hot cup of cocoa. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated for this worthwhile cause. Thank You.Carte Blanche Greetings Ltd famous for it’s Me to You featuring Tatty Teddy and new brands such Violent Veg and Vivacious Veg is proud to support the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at . The PICU is the lead centre for paediatric intensive care in South West England and a recognised centre for training in paediatric intensive care medicine. The Unit has 11 beds and treats over 730 children per year ranging in age from New Born – 18years in specialist areas such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, trauma, medical emergencies and neonatal surgery. The Unit is second to none in the excellent service and quality of care they provide to their young patients and families and the Company wants to raise as much money as it can to make sure that the Unit can help as many patients as possible. Mark Hilder, an employee of Carte Blanche said: “It’s all about raising funds for PICU. With our son, my family and I experienced at first hand, on more than one occasion, the full specialist medical services the unit and staff can provide during a time of such anxiety for all the family." With your help the company are aiming to reach their overall target of a magnificent £25,000! You can see the full total at just giving ‘home2rome’ page. Throughout the year, a variety of fundraising activities have taken place including two “home grown” teams taking part in the Home 2 Rome ”banger” car rally across France and Italy as well as the company’s 3D Product Development Team undertaking an 11 mile hike across the South Downs, a Cannon Pull along the Monarch’s Way, and various internal fundraising activities and more to follow! Thank you for your support from all at Carte Blanche Greetings Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Southampton Hospital Charity gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. Please sponsor us now!