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Northampton-based building materials manufacturer Forterra matched the £22,462 raised by its colleagues over the course of 2025, to contribute a grand total of £40,677 towards Cancer Research UK.
The donation was raised through several fundraising activities, including the Beaune Challenge, a 534-mile cycling challenge undertaken by group planning manager Ian Holmes, production manager Nick Parkin, continuous improvement manager, logistics, Heather Buttery, and area sales manager Hannah Yell.
Desford-based maintenance coordinator Adam Garton will be running the London Marathon in 2026 in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Head of marketing communications, Joe Parker, said: “We’re incredibly proud of the amount we’ve been able to raise for Cancer Research UK, and I’d like to thank everyone’s involvement in every event, from giving donations to volunteering to taking part in impressive athletic feats. So many people are affected by cancer at some point in their lifetime, whether it be themselves or friends and family. This is our way of giving back to the fantastic support that Cancer Research UK provides.”
