Wolves Foundation and Compton Care are teaming up again to encourage a team of ‘Hiking Heroes’ to take part in the unique challenge of climbing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, raising vital funds for the two charities.
Taking place on Saturday 14 June, the funds raised from this event will be split equally between both charities to support our vital work in different communities across Wolverhampton and the Black Country.
The 24-mile circular route challenge, which is being led by the Sky Blue Adventures team, will start at 7am with the first climb of the day on Pen y Ghent followed by scaling Whernside, and then followed by the last climb of the day, Ingleborough.
Fundraising from the challenge will be shared equally between Compton Care, which provides specialist palliative and bereavement support to people with life limiting conditions and their families, and Wolves Foundation, Wolves’ official charity, which delivers over 45 unique projects to people of all ages and abilities in the aim of creating opportunities and changing lives.
“We are delighted to be offering people the opportunity to take on this fantastic challenge in support of Wolves Foundation and Compton Care,” says Kieron Ansell, head of Foundation business development.
“Trekking over 3 peaks is a big mental and physical challenge but should also be a hugely positive experience and create a real sense of achievement, both with the event itself but also the fundraising.
“As Wolves’ official charity, we rely on generosity from across the community to fundraise for us, which allows us to make a really positive impact in creating opportunities and changing lives for people in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.
“As a Foundation, we are delighted to be linking up with a charity such as Compton Care with such vast experience of delivering vital services for people from the city and look forward to continuing our working relationship forged over many years by coming together to organise this event.”
Lee Newman, head of fundraising at Compton Care, added: “We are really excited to be collaborating with Wolves Foundation and offering people the chance to take on such a fantastic challenge.
“From caring for people with life limiting conditions to helping the city’s youngsters thrive, Compton Care and Wolves Foundation are there for people when they need us most and we hope that people will join us in June as we make strides together to support our local communities.”
The team will be supported all the way by the organisers’ experienced mountain leaders, as well as benefitting from a great team environment.
So, can you be one of our hiking heroes? Find out more and book your space by clicking here.
