Sixty million steps for Diabetes UK across Palletways UK & Members
Over the next three months, more than 60 people from Palletways UK, part of Imperial Logistics (Imperial), and its members will each take on one million steps to raise money for Diabetes UK, the UK’s leading diabetes charity.
The One Million Step Challenge is a fundraising event organised by Diabetes UK. Between 1 July to 30 September, staff from Palletways UK and across the membership will walk more than 10,000 steps every day to hit the impressive milestone, while raising funds that will take Diabetes UK closer to its vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm. Participants will walk in their local area, at their own pace, and together the Palletways team aims to raise more than £10,000 for the charity.
The first cohort of members to have signed up to the One Million Step Challenge include:
• Active Carriers in Tipton
• AET-Transport in Poole
• East Trans in Stallingborough
• Glendale Transport in South Shields
• Gwynedd Shipping in Holyhead
• Hastings Freight in Chesterfield
• IEFS Logistics in Barking
• PC Howard in Northampton
Rob Gittins, managing director for Palletways UK, one of the 60 step-takers in the challenge, said the team is determined to raise as much money as possible to help in the fight against diabetes: “Anyone of any age, ability or fitness level can take part in the One Million Step Challenge – from those who enjoy relaxing walks to those who prefer something a little more energetic. It’s a great way for our employees and members to improve their fitness, enjoy a sense of camaraderie and use our nationwide presence to raise awareness for an incredible cause. We’re looking forward to clocking up those miles and raising as much money as possible for Diabetes UK.”
Steve Greenberg, Assistant Director for Engagement and Partnerships at Diabetes UK, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to Palletways UK and its members for taking on Diabetes UK’s One Million Step Challenge this summer. The challenge is all about getting active and improving your health whilst raising vital funds for Diabetes UK, and we would like to say a huge thank you and good luck to the whole team.
“Without such generous support, we simply would not be able to offer advice and support to the thousands of people with diabetes contacting our helpline, to campaign alongside people with diabetes, or to invest in vital research – taking us a step closer to our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.”
To sponsor the Palletways UK and Members team, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/palletways-uk
