EPC are raising money for this worthy charity as part of our participation in the Samworth Charity Challenge! The reason behind the charity we are supporting:

‘In March 2023 Martin’s wife Tamzin was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. This really did come out of the blue. A diagnosis that, at a fit and healthy 40, really was a shock. What followed was a lumpectomy and lymph node clearance, a long wait to see Oncology, the offer of a medical trial and the subsequent news that she didn’t need Chemotherapy. Tamzin did have to have 4 weeks of Radiotherapy and is now on Tamoxifen (hormone therapy) for the next 5 years.

A shining light in amongst this time was discovering a local charity, Cancer Support Salisbury. This charity has provided Tamzin with a great source of comfort on some of her difficult days. They run drop in sessions in the week where as well as being a social gathering, they also have holistic therapists and counsellors available for both Cancer patients and their families. The Charity is run by a small and dedicated team of volunteers, funded by coffee mornings, a market stall once a month and whatever other fundraising is put on by local communities.’

Samworth Challenge overview:

- Trek, bike & kayak for up to nine hours!

- Minimum 1.5 hours kayaking

- Minimum 2 hours trekking

- Minimum 2 hours mountain biking

- 30-minute break between disciplines

- Total Challenge time is 10 hours

EPC Team Members: Martin Hulley, Lisa Burdekin, Craig Jaynes and Amelia Wenlock. Special thanks to Craig Jaynes for jumping onto the team to replace Graham Christensen.