Bedfont’s Three Peaks Challenge Has Arrived

June 2, 2010 - PRLog -- In February, Bedfont signed up for Asthma UK’s Three Peaks Challenge. After months of fundraising and training in all weathers, the team is set to embark on the challenge on Saturday, 5th June, 2010.

So far, the total raised for Asthma UK is just under £2,300, but there is still some work to do to reach the target of £2,700.

The challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks in the UK within just 24 hours. The first mountain is also the highest: Ben Nevis in Scotland, at 1,343 metres. Next, the team head south to the Lake District to take on Scafell Pike, which, at 978 metres is the smallest of the three but reputedly the most difficult to climb. The final leg of the challenge takes the team to Wales to climb Snowdon, which rises to a lofty 1,085 metres.

The team would like to thank all of the individuals and companies who have supported them so far with donations. Other fundraising events have included a quiz night and raffle with prizes donated by local companies, which raised over £700; a dance class for the Bedfont girls; selling sweets and cakes; and getting up at the crack of dawn to hold bootfair stalls.

Managing Director Trevor Smith said: “I can’t believe how quickly the day has come around. Taking on the Three Peaks Challenge will be a huge feat, both mentally and physically, but the fact that we are raising money for Asthma UK makes it all worthwhile.

“Bedfont is committed to supporting research into asthma and we have helped to make a difference with our NObreath monitors, which provide sufferers with a quick, easy and affordable way to monitor their condition from day to day.

“The money we are raising will help Asthma UK to continue their vital work. I am really proud of the way the team has pulled together to raise as much as possible for this worthy cause.”

The brave team comprises Trevor Smith, Jason Smith, Natasha Smith, Louise Bateman, Cerys Morgan, Kirsty Macgregor, Scott Deamer, Dean Woodland, Glen Hillsley and Tammy Apps. Two members of the team (Natasha Smith and Dean Woodland) are asthmatic themselves, which makes it even more impressive that they have taken on this huge challenge.

To support Bedfont’s Three Peaks Challenge attempt and help raise money for Asthma UK, you can make a donation online at www.justgiving.com/BedfontScientificLtd3peakschallenge.

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