This week Santia employees are cycling 150 miles from Crewe to Cardiff to raise money for charity in the 5 C’s Challenge; Crewe to Cardiff Charity Cycle Competition.
After getting a bike through the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme one of Santia’s field based employees made a comment in jest about cycling from his home in Crewe to Santia headquarters in Cardiff. What seemed like a joke at the time has now become a reality as four staff plan to pedal the 150 miles it takes to get to work.
Throughout the year Santia’s charity committee has been working hard to reach their £10,000 target and this cycle challenge is the biggest event to date.
Four employees will cycle together from Crewe to Cardiff in a trip that covers 150 miles over two days, from the 14th-15th October. Each cyclist has picked a charity to support and has created a Just Giving webpage to collect sponsorship. The four cyclists are:
Bill Bartley, Regional Operations Manager, Asbestos
Bill is riding for Mesothelioma UK. He said “having worked in the Asbestos team for 12 years I know the devastating impact this type of cancer has on families.” Sponsor Bill through his Just Giving page.
Joey Hoey, Key Account Manager, Health and Safety
Joey is cycling for Dementia UK. He commented saying the fact this cycle is for charity will keep him going. Sponsor Joey through his Just Giving page.
Mark Rowe, Business Development Manager, Health and Safety
Mark is riding for Action for Children, he said “being a father with 2 young children and seeing some of the horror stories on the news concerning neglected and abused children, you realise that some children are not as fortunate as your own and they need someone to stick up for them, Action for Children does just that.” Sponsor Mark through his Just Giving page.
Jas Kabba, Business Development Manager, Occupational Health
Jas is cycling for Velindre Cancer Centre. He said “As someone who has lost 2 grandparents to cancer, I felt it was time I did something to help the thousands of people in our communities suffering day in day out with this dreadful illness.” Sponsor Jas through his Just Giving page.
When the staff at Santia House found out what was planned they wanted to get involved and not just by donating. To support these four cyclists the rest of the staff have decided to cycle the same distance in a battle of the sexes sprint.
Teams of men and women have been recruited to cycle as part of a 150 mile exercise bike relay. Each team member will cycle a portion of the total in the fastest time possible and the first team to complete their 150 miles will be declared the winner. Who do you think will be victorious, the men, the women or the team on the road?
Show your support by donating via the roadies Just Giving pages or contact the Santia charity committee on 0845 5040 402.