Three Peaks Challenge
Twelve determined climbers took on the tough Three Peaks Challenge for the Paul O’Gorman Leukemia Research centre and Allied Vehicles was there to lend a helping hand.
The National Three Peaks Challenge, which runs throughout the year and is popular amongst adventurous climbers, involves taking on the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours. Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon total a staggering 11,180 vertical feet and the team of climbers were against the clock the whole way!
Team leader Matt Sinclair was diagnosed with the rare form of cancer; Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, in 2005 and wanted to complete the challenge on behalf of the University of Glasgow Trust for the Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre.
Research
The £3million centre, based at Glasgow University campus, was opened in May this year and provides advanced facilities and equipment for clinicians and researchers to translate laboratory findings into new treatments for leukaemia patients.
The group had planned their trip for the 21 June this year but were having problems sourcing suitable transport for the event. Allied Vehicles saved the day and not only provided one of their accessible minibuses but also an enthusiastic driver, in the form of sales director Peter Facenna.
The group left for the Scottish Highlands on 21 June and began their climb of Ben Nevis at 4pm before making their journey to England, commencing their climb of Scafell at 3am. Braving treacherous rain and gale force winds of 65mph, the group managed to reach Wales and take on Snowdon with the last man finishing with just minutes to spare!
Target
The team returned home blistered and bruised but thankfully no serious injuries were sustained during the trip. Aiming to raise £6000 for the Paul O’Gorman Centre the group smashed thei target, reaching a staggering total of £15,750.
Matt commented: “I’m very glad that we took on this tough challenge and made it. My legs certainly felt pain for the following week but because of this challenge, £15,750 will now go to the new Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Facility, where people with Leukaemia all over the world will benefit. I would like to thank Peter and Allied Vehicles as without them we couldn’t have done it.”
Allied Vehicles were delighted that they could help out the group. Peter Facenna commented: “Even driving the climbers around for long hours was hard going and the weather certainly didn't co-operate but I'm just delighted we were able to support Matt and the team for such a worthy cause. Well done to all who took part!”
Allied Vehicles supplied a jumbo Ford Transit minibus for the challenge. The Transit, which can carry up 17 people or 5 wheelchair users, is just one of many vehicles available from their extensive accessible range.
For more information about Allied’s accessible minibus range please call 0800 916 3018, email info@alliedvehicles.co.uk or visit click here.
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