Wigan hospital workers scaled 15 mountains in a day to raise thousands for a charity close to their hearts
Wigan hospital trust is thousands of pounds better off thanks to a team of staff who were sponsored to take on a multiple Welsh moutains challenge
Wigan hospitals’ dedicated charity is thousands of pounds better off after health workers completed the gruelling Welsh 3000s challenge.
Eight colleagues and keen walkers - Joshua Balmer, Andrew Ledwith, Louise Leyshon, Leon Fairclough, Nathan Lever, Tony Ashcrost, Hannah Walker and Jen Radcliffe - joined forces to climb all 15 mountains in Wales that are over 3,000ft tall.
And did so within a demanding 24-hour window!
Covering many miles of rugged terrain and steep ascents, the team demonstrated immense determination and resilience following months of preparation.
And between them they raised more than £4,000 for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s charity Three Wishes.
The organisation directly supports projects that enhance patient care, funds staff training and specialist medical equipment, and improves hospital environments across the trust beyond what standard NHS funding can routinely cover.
A cheque has now been officially presented to the charity by several of those who took part in the punishing challenge.
Emily Mundon, charity manager at Three Wishes, was keen highlight the positive impact of the team’s sterling fund-raising efforts.
She said: "We are so grateful to our colleagues for their remarkable effort and determination in completing the Welsh 3000s.
“Fund-raising like this makes a world of difference to our hospitals.
“It allows Three Wishes to provide extra comforts, cutting-edge equipment and enhanced environments that directly improve the experience and well-being of our patients and staff.
“Without the dedication of supporters like them, these additional enhancements simply wouldn't be possible."
Donations can still be made online at www.justgiving.com/team/estatesandfacilitieswelsh3000s.