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The Challenge:
In September, five of our staff are taking on the Cow Shed Backyard Ultra in Northumberland, starting at 10am on September 20th, and doesn't finish until 1 person is left running, everyone else is DNF. No cut off times or distance. 4.1mile on the hour, every hour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyTWEMkHsAk
https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/the-cow-shed-backyard-ultra
Yes, it sounds horrific. However, one of our Architectural Technologists, Jay, managed to persuade the other running enthusiasts in the team to sign up, so we as a company are sponsoring them in their mad venture by paying for their race entry and running vests.
Please could you join us in supporting the Shadbolt team by donating to their cause, Quinn's Retreat.
The Team:
• Jay Parker (Architectural)... Wants to beat his previous record of 8 laps 🏆
• Rob Plews (Environmental)... Aiming for 7 laps 🏃
• Graham Hobson (Structural)... Happy to complete 1 lap! 😄
• Mick Taylor (Civils)...
• Jason Michiels (Environmental)... Willing to go as far as his knees will take him!
About Quinn's Retreat:
Mental Health is a huge issue we face today, with suicide numbers on the rise year-on-year.
We came across this North East family, who have experienced immense loss with both of their children taking their own lives at such a young age.
In memory of their children, Quinn and Dylan, they have bought two caravans - one in the Lake District and the other at Barnard Castle.
They open these caravans completely free of charge to families bereaved by suicide, as an escape to help them take some time out away from everyday life to deal with their grief and mental health.
This charity was put forward by one of our staff members, who has experienced loss due to mental health, so we are trying to raise funds to help them with the upkeep of their two caravan getaways so they can continue to help other families in need of some time out.