Wigan managing director goes under the gunge for charity

A managing director of a Wigan construction and interiors firm has gone under the gunge in support of Wigan Youth Zone.

By Holly Pritchard

Published 31st Oct 2022, 12:30 BST- 1 min read

Mike Hyde, from Truline Construction and Interior Services Ltd, based on Challenge Way, followed through with his promise to get slimed in support of the vital work of the local boys and girls’ club in its latest fund-raiser called Painting the Borough Red.

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The charity carries out its life-changing work in the borough thanks to the support of its network of local business supporters.

The moment Mike gets covered in red gunge.

A donation will go towards funding the Youth Zone’s campaign to support young people and their families throughout the cost of living crisis by continuing to provide affordable services and hot meals throughout the winter.

Staff member at Truline, Martha Lorains, said: “Wigan Youth Zone is an amazing place that helps underprivilaged children. We are fund-raising by gunging our MD to help feed children in the hoilidays. ”

Mr Hyde said: "As a supporter of such an inspiring charity, we understand the difficult times that families are currently experiencing, and the Youth Zone is a great benefit to the Wigan community."

If you wish to take part in the campaign, please contact Sharon at [email protected] or call on 01942 612061 for more information.

Mike Hyde, managing director at Truline Construction and Interior Services, Wigan, gets covered in red gunge, raising funds for Wigan Youth Zone, part of the Painting the Borough Red, Wigan Youth Zone fund-raising campaign.

Mike Hyde, managing director and staff team at Truline Construction and Interior Services, Wigan.

Mike Hyde smiling after going under the bucket of red slime.

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