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Cheshire East Council staff charity challenge generates over £2000 for Cancer Research UK

Local News by Alex Greensmith 11th Sep 2024  
Cheshire East Council CEO Rob Polkinghorne (top left) spoke candidly on social media about the team's efforts. (Image - Cheshire East Council)
Cheshire East Council CEO Rob Polkinghorne (top left) spoke candidly on social media about the team's efforts. (Image - Cheshire East Council)
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12 staff members at Cheshire East Council have done their bit for charity.

The civil servants - who could be moving to Macclesfield as their place of work soon, with the closure of Cheshire East Council's Sandbach HQ - have raised a stunning amount of money for Cancer Research UK.

The group of Cheshire East Council employees have just took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, to fundraise £2125, plus £508 in GiftAid, for the cancer charity.

Map taken from www.threepeakschallenge.uk/yorkshire-three-peaks-challenge/route. Image credit: Yorkshire Three Peaks / Hegarty.

125 people pledged funds for the crowdfunder, and you too still can on this link.

The total distance covered per person was 24.5 miles, reaching a combined elevation total of 2153 meters or 7063 feet.

Cheshire East Council CEO Rob Polkinghorne praised those who took park: "A huge congratulations to the dedicated Cheshire East Council team who completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge this weekend!

Flying the flag. (Image - Cheshire East Council)

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 "Our determination and teamwork not only saw us conquer the peaks but also raise over £2,000 for Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

 "Your dedication and effort are truly inspiring, and we are so proud to have you as part of our team.

"Thank you for making a difference and supporting such a vital cause.

Westfields in Middlewich Road, Sandbach. (Photo: Nub News)

 "Thank you to: Sharron Tew, Vicky Crocket, Tony Haskell, Cat Guest, Amy Thompson, Ami Fenwick-Calabrese, Susie Roberts, Nik Darwin, Jack Chedotal, Martyn Baggaley, Alice Clark and Tracey Bettaney."

A photo of those who took part, can be viewed HERE.

Cheshire East Council is Macclesfield's largest form of local government.

A Cancer Research UK charity shop in Macclesfield. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

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They deal with things like car parks and bins.

Cancer Research UK has been contacted for comment.

Once again, you can donate to the charity fundraiser HERE.

See Also: Residents react to the upcoming closure of Westfields, Cheshire East's HQ

     

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