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Isle of Man Steam Packet
Company backs Firefighters' 3 Peak Charity Challenge 2016
THE Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
has very close connection with Liverpool, sailing out daily from our City to the
Isle of Man. It might not be Merseyside, both the Isle of Man and Liverpool
raise money for each others charities. As a result the firm has asked us to let
our readers know that a group of Isle of Man firefighters is bidding to raise
cash for charity by climbing 3 UK mountains in just 24 hours! The 3 Peaks
Challenge is being supported by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, which is
covering the cost of the team's travel to and from the Island.
Clio Swales, Mark Cleator, Richie Sims, Rod Clayton, Sam Quilleash and Dave
Rielly, who are all retained firefighters based at Laxey Fire Station, make up
the team which will take on the challenge. With Dave acting as driver, the other
five will attempt to scale Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and
Snowdon in Wales on 30 June 2016.
Clio Swales explained:- "We saw an
advert in Firestyle Magazine for the annual Firefighters 3 Peaks Challenge and,
as far as we know, there has never been a team from the Island take part before.
We felt it would be a good challenge as well as an opportunity to raise funds
for a worthwhile cause that helps benefit Isle of Man firefighters. Everyone in
the team enjoys regular exercise, like walking, cycling and hill running, and
consider ourselves pretty active, but this is going to be a real challenge! We
are extremely grateful to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for covering the
cost of getting our van and team to and from the UK for the challenge."
The group hopes to raise at least £1,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity, which
provides services to enhance quality of life for serving and retired
firefighters, fire personnel and their families. It operates 3 physical
rehabilitation centres and aids emotional recuperation for those who have
suffered injury, illness, stress or bereavement.
The charity is reliant on donations and fundraising to meet its annual costs of
more than £8 million.
Steam Packet Company Chief Executive Mark Woodward said:- "Attempting to
reach the top of 3 mountains across England, Scotland and Wales in just 24 hours
is a tremendous challenge, so I wish the team all the best. The Fire Fighters
Charity is a very worthwhile cause, which offers support to our firefighters
here in the Isle of Man, and we are delighted to be able assist."
Swales Flooring is also supporting the challenge by contributing a vehicle and
meeting fuel costs.
To donate visit:-
JustGiving.Com/LaxeyFireFighters3PeaksChallenge. |
