Pharmacy2U takes on Tough Mudder
More than 30 Pharmacy2U colleagues from a range of departments took part in the world’s best mud run and obstacle run on Saturday 27th July in Leeds.
The team powered through a variety of obstacles and in the process conquered many fears. There were high wall climbs that required team work to complete, extremely muddy trenches and electric shocks stood between them and the finish line.
The team took on this challenge to support Pharmacy2U’s charity partners – Leeds Baby Bank, Teenage Cancer Trust, Air Ambulances UK and Candlelighters, raising funds to be donated to help in each of their missions.
A big thank you to everyone who donated and supported Pharmacy2U and our charity partners, the team collectively raised £2,580 which was then matched by Pharmacy2U bringing the total donation to £5,160 which will be split equally between the charities.
There is still some time to contribute to the fundraiser, please donate if you are able via the Pharmacy2U Just Giving page here: https://bit.ly/3W1MnUl
Discover more about Pharmacy2U’s charity partners.
Over 33,000 children are thought to be living in poverty in Leeds and these children are more likely to face a wide range of difficulties, both in day-to-day life and for their future. Leeds Baby Bank is dedicated to ensuring all children have the opportunity to thrive and develop as they should and support families who are struggling through donations. From pre-loved buggies, cots, toys and children’s clothes, they distribute these along with essentials like nappies and formula milk in some of the most deprived areas of Leeds.
Candlelighters is dedicated to helping ordinary families who are facing extraordinary circumstances by providing support for those across Yorkshire who have children who have been diagnosed with cancer. They are investing in research to determine the causes of children’s cancer and to discover potential new treatments whilst also offering support in the pediatric oncology wards and clinics at Leeds Children’s Hospital and at their dedicated support centre in Leeds city centre.
Air Ambulances UK is the national charity supporting the vital work of the nation’s 21 air ambulance charities. They work to ensure that everyone who is in need or lifesaving pre-hospital care is given the best possible chance of survival. They advocate on key issues and policies and drive donations to ensure their crucial service can continue to be delivered and lives can continued to be saved.
Every day 7 young people aged 13-24 are diagnosed with cancer. Teenage Cancer Trust work to ensure that the specialised nursing care and support they need to get them through their diagnosis is available, ensuring no young person has to face cancer alone. Teenage Cancer Trust offers unique care and support for these young people and fund specialised nurses, youth workers, and hospital units in the NHS. They provide easy-to-understand information on cancer for young people to digest and are with them through their treatment offering events and support that will help them to maintain their confidence as well as communication with people of a similar age who are going through something similar.