In May this year, just three months ago, we suffered the devastating loss our Head of Growth Capital, Darren Hart to a short but cruel fight with cancer.  Since his untimely passing, the wider Structured Finance team at Santander has been busy coming up with ideas to raise money for our new charity partner Macmillan as well as to honour Darren’s legacy. 

Darren was one of life’s good guys, always seeing the best in people, a fantastic boss, a team player, a huge motivator and a real positive energy, even during difficult and trying times. He worked tirelessly, to support as many small and medium-sized businesses as he could and to build a team of like-minded people to support this goal.

Macmillan provided unbelievable support to Darren and his family during some very difficult times and we want to be able to offer others suffering the effects of this cruel disease as much support as we can by taking on these challenges.

A group of over 30 colleagues from across the 5 Santander Structured Finance teams will be taking part in the following three challenges:

1. Quarter Thames Path Ultra Challenge (c.25km) on the 10th September 2022
2. Half Thames Path Ultra Challenge (c.50km) on the 10th September 2022
3. London to Brighton Cycle (c.55 miles) on the 11th September 2022

While cycling wasn’t one of Darren’s preferred ‘leisure’ activities, the London to Brighton route was very close to Darren’s daily commute from home to work and if the ride wasn’t hard enough at 55 miles, some of the team will take part on a Santander Cycle.

We’re aiming to raise at least £10,000 for Macmillan through our participation in these challenges, so please support us and donate as much as you can, every penny counts. Santander Foundation shall match funds raised up to £10,000.

Thanks for supporting our fundraising. Macmillan gives people with cancer everything they’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are Macmillan’s worries. Macmillan’s doing whatever it takes. But without your help, Macmillan can’t support everyone who needs them. 

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