Runners pound their way to pounds

RUNNERS from Cheadlebased mortgage firm Together pounded the pavement in the Great Manchester Run.

The event was part of a weekend of fundraising that saw staff at the specialist lender raise more than £8,360 for The Christie.

Energetic executives from the business joined 14 colleagues to take on the 13-mile city centre course.

The following day, hundreds from the company joined in a family fun day at Cheadle Royal Business Park, with fairground rides, barbecue food and face-painting on offer.

Both events were part of the company’s Let’s Get Giving initiative in aid of The Christie charity, which cares for cancer patients and their families, as well as raising funds for research, care and education.

Kevin Fisher, Together’s HR director, said: “It was fantastic to see so many of our colleagues taking part in Great Manchester Run, including three of our board members.

“They did incredibly well and we’re very proud of them all for helping to raise funds for The Christie, one of our nominated charities this year.

“The family fun day here at our headquarters was also wonderful, as it’s a chance for colleagues to bring their friends and family to join in, and that’s something we pride ourselves on.

“In total the two events raised a huge £8,361.24 to help The Christie in the great work it does.”

Jen Bailey, corporate fundraising coordinator at The Christie charity added: ”We’re really grateful to Together for their support – it was great to see so many of their colleagues contributing, whether that was by taking part in the half marathon or buying a ticket to the fun day.

“The money raised will be very gratefully received to help us continue delivering our services to cancer patients and their families.”