TP colleagues hit the road in Wales

Four friends, all Travis Perkins colleagues, from North Wales have taken on a gruelling three-day 120 mile mountain bike challenge to raise money for Travis Perkins’ charity partner, Alzheimer’s Society.

Organised by Regional Director, Dafydd Jones, the challenge saw Jones and colleagues Andrew Craig, a Travis Perkins Account Manager, Rob Conde the Branch Manager of Wrexham, and Matt Peate the Wrexham Travis Perkins Hire Manager leave the Travis Perkins Wrexham branch on  9^th April then follow a route travelling North East that saw them finish at Travis Perkins in Caernarfon on the 11th April

The route took them over 16,400 feet of elevation covering some of North Wales’ toughest terrain, including the trails around The Denbighshire Moors and Gwydir Forest, and a challenging ride up to the summit of the highest peak in Wales, Eryri (Mount Snowdon).

The team have raised almost £6,000 on their JustGiving page and have a fundraising target of £10,000. If you would like to donate, please visit the JustGiving page here:  https://justgiving.com/page/TPNWChallenge

Jones, said: “For those who know me physical exertion isn’t exactly my forte, but in really challenging times, it’s important that we support the community where we can. By undertaking this challenging bike ride we wanted to fundraise for Alzheimer’s Society and raise awareness of the outstanding work they do for those living with dementia. We want to say a big thank you to everyone who donated and is helping us achieve this target.”

Earlier this year Travis Perkins announced a three-year partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, a charity that works with people living with and affected by dementia. The partnership will raise vital funds and awareness for the support, care and research that Alzheimer’s Society carries out.

Craig is no stranger to tough charity challenges. In 2010 he climbed Eryri every week for a year, raising £15,000 for Breast Cancer Campaign, then in 2012, the did it again every day for the month of September. His efforts saw him nominated for a charity award, and won him the opportunity to carry the Olympic Torch through his local town.