On Saturday 27th April a team from Asbestech took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in aid of The Lighthouse Charity. The challenge is to complete the 24½ mile walk, ascending 1,585 metres over the mountains of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent within 12 hours. It was definitely a tough day but a great achievement for all those that took part. Mental Health Awareness week in 2024 is from 13 to 19 May and the theme this year is ‘Movement: moving for our mental health,’ with the aim being to move your way by finding something that moves your body and mind. Therefore undertaking this challenge in aid of the Lighthouse Trust could not have been more appropriate. Alessia Gilbey, Contracts Manager for Asbestech, organised the event for the group. Alessia said, “I wanted to organise an event that would not only act as a team bonding exercise but would also create a talking point for mental health and raise some money for a great cause.”
The team would like to thank all those that sponsored them and they are delighted that they raised over £5,000 for the Lighthouse Charity. The Lighthouse Charity is dedicated to the emotional, physical and financial wellbeing of construction workers and their families. They provide a range of free pro-active resources to support the industry. Their free and confidential 24/7 Helpline and text HARDHAT service offers a range of information, guidance and support. These services are complemented by their free Self Support App. They receive no public funding so rely on the industry to ‘support their own.’ Every penny raised helps make a difference to a construction worker in need and Asbestech is delighted to support such a worthwhile charity.
For more info on Lighthouse please click the link: https://www.lighthouseclub.org/