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Employees at KBB distributor, PJH, have raised more than £1,700 between them through endurance challenges for Macmillan Cancer Support..
Katy Burns, PJH’s HR business partner for the North, along with her fiancé Royston, recently completed the 13.1-mile Macmillan Mighty Hike in the Lake District, in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, the company’s chosen charity for 2025.
The event, part of Macmillan’s nationwide series of fundraising hikes, challenges walkers to tackle scenic but demanding routes to help raise funds for people living with cancer. Katy and Royston raised an incredible £774, all of which will go towards supporting Macmillan’s vital services.
Meanwhile, over in Manchester, John Travis, solutions delivery manager from PJH’s Bolton distribution centre took on the Manchester Marathon, his first ever, completing the full 26.2-mile course in just over five hours despite sweltering heat on the day. His efforts raised £970, nearly doubling his original fundraising target.
Commenting on the fundraising, PJH’s head of people, Lynn Statham, said: “Katy and John have both shown exceptional determination and spirit, taking on physically and mentally demanding challenges in aid of a fantastic cause. Their achievements embody the values we hold dear at PJH, which are teamwork, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference.”
PJH has also pledged to match employee fundraising up to a total of £10,000.
