Seafarers UK is pleased to announce the winning fundraising teams for this year’s 24 Peaks Challenge – one of the shipping industry’s leading charity challenge events. A team from Associated British Ports claimed the top spot by raising a staggering £17,000 for the UK’s leading maritime charity. ABP employees were followed by a team from Thomas Miller who raised £13,000 and Jotun Paints who raised £8,600.
All 16 teams taking part have raised a fantastic amount of money for Seafarers UK helping raise a total of £115,000 for seafarers and their families. ABP submitted four teams who together raised over £38,000.
Commodore Barry Bryant, Director General of Seafarers UK said: “We are very grateful indeed to ABP and all other teams which took up the challenge of climbing 24 Peaks over one weekend this year to raise money for the seafaring community. Their support will help us throw a lifeline to more seafarers in 2010 and they need our help more than ever in these hard times. We sincerely look forward to welcoming teams - new and regulars - to next year’s event when we hope to raise even more money for seafarers of all ages.”
Peter Jones, ABP’s Chief Executive said: “ABP is proud to be recognised by Seafarers UK for its fundraising effort in the 24 Peaks Challenge this year. I would also like to thank our team members for working so hard to persuade friends and family, work colleagues, customers and suppliers to support our endeavours. Seafarers UK does excellent work in support of a wide range of maritime groups, and we’re delighted to have been involved in fund-raising for such a worthy cause.”
The gruelling 24 Peaks Challenge took place over the weekend of 18th and 19th July in the stunning Lake District. Other intrepid teams came from OSG Ship Management, Lloyd’s Register, MOL, The Maersk Company, Carisbrooke Shipping, Burgess Yachts and NYK Line.
Teams climb 24 peaks all over 2,400 feet in 24 hours, and the shipping industry is already coming back on board for more adventure in 2010 with the event taking place on 17/18 July. Some are already planning their training programme for the New Year! If you would like find out more, please contact Seafarers UK at email: events@seafarers-uk.org or phone 020 7932 5961.