Chadwicks Group has raised €60,000 for five Irish charities by taking on the Four Peaks Challenge. In total, 32 colleagues took part in the fundraising efforts between 18th – 21st May.
A 17-strong team made up of Chadwicks Group colleagues from across the country tackled all Four Peaks, climbing Slieve Donard in Co. Down, Carrauntoohil in Co. Kerry, Mweelrea in Co. Mayo, and Lugnaquilla in Co. Wicklow in one weekend. 15 additional colleagues joined the challenge for the final peak at Lugnaquilla.
The funds raised will be split between the five charities which were chosen with great care by teams in each region. The charities selected are:
- Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) provides nationwide assisted living services, community centres in every county, and campaigns for equal opportunities for people with physical disabilities.
- Pieta House provides free specialised treatment programmes for people who have suicidal ideation or participate in selfharming behaviours, as well as support for families affected.
- IMNDA is the only organisation of its kind which provides care and support to people with Motor Neuron disease, their families, friends and caregivers.
- Purple House is Ireland’s community-based cancer support centre, which provides free professional support and psychooncology services to those affected by cancer.
- Mayo Autism Camp provides socially inclusive activities forpeople with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
Supporting the fundraising efforts, a number of sponsors included Cedral, Glennon Brothers, Gyproc, Irish Cement, Kilsaran, Mannok, Murray Timber Group and Whiteriver.
Patrick Atkinson, CEO of Chadwicks Group, said: “The team’s efforts were incredible, and we exceeded our fundraising targets by €10,000, which will go a long way in supporting our five chosen charities. We have a long and proud history of working with and donating to charities who help some of the most vulnerable communities in Ireland. On behalf of Chadwicks Group, I’d like to congratulate and thank all 32 employees who went above and beyond in their efforts over the weekend.”
