Leeds, United Kingdom – 10 May 2024, Employees at Farnell’s global head office have completed a gruelling charity challenge to raise thousands of pounds to help fund cancer research.
On Saturday 4th May, 17 colleagues from the Leeds-based distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance and repair, braved the typical Yorkshire weather to complete the gruelling 24-mile hike. Taking on the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough that form part of the Pennine range in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, each member of the group completed a combined total ascent of 1585m in under 12 hours.
In total, more than £2,300 has been raised for Yorkshire Cancer Research at the time of writing.
Natalie Greenhough, Farnell Demand Planning Manager – SBC (Single Board Computers), said: “The weather was appalling with it being wet, cold and windy for the vast majority of the walk, but this didn’t dampen our collective spirits to support what is a fantastic cause.
“We faced the challenge head-on with energy, determination, good humour, teamwork, and success, all attributes that are not only invaluable in the workplace but were demonstrated in abundance by all of those who took part. Some of the group were even carrying injuries but showed such positivity in completing the route and we are immensely proud of what we have achieved together.”
Founded in 1925, Yorkshire Cancer Research is an independent charity dedicated to funding world-leading research to pioneer early cancer diagnosis and discover new and better treatments. Each year they fund £10 million of research into new ways to prevent cancer, find cancer sooner when it’s often easier to treat, improve cancer treatment and pioneer new services.
If anyone would like to donate to Farnell’s charity fundraising on behalf of Yorkshire Cancer Research, please visit the JustGiving link here
