A group of 21 inspiring individuals recently took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in support of special care babies. The 26-mile hike, featuring 5,000 feet of vertical ascent and three peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough, and Whernside, was completed within 11 hours, raising an impressive £6,800 for the charity New Life Special Care Babies.
Geordie, the leader of the team, commented: “I led a team in the National Three Peaks in July. I experienced hyperthermia twice during that challenge. I would not take on that challenge again but The Yorkshire Three Peaks was brilliant.”
The team was also supported by a New Life supporter who drove the support vehicle, providing hot snacks and dry clothes along the way.
Commenting on the generous donation, New Life CEO and Founder, Trevor Goodall said: “I am blown away by the amount of money raised by the team and their supporters. This is a serious amount of money which will help us buy one more incubator, criticool machine or ventilator for a neonatal unit. With over 100,000 babies born prematurely in the UK each year, neonatal units across the UK need as much help as they can and providing lifesaving equipment will mean more of these tiny babies are given the best possible start in life.”
New Life raises funds for lifesaving equipment, often not available to hospitals via the NHS. The charity has currently raised £1.5m and is on a mission to get to £2m and to bring an Ambassador on board to help them get to the next stage of growth.
A group of 21 passionate supporters recently completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, raising an impressive £6,800 for the charity, New Life Special Care Babies. The 26-mile hike, featuring 5,000 feet of vertical ascent and three peaks, was completed in just 11 hours.
Leading the team was Geordie, originally from Newcastle, who said: ‘I led a team in the National Three Peaks in July. I experienced hyperthermia twice during that challenge. I would not take on that challenge again but The Yorkshire Three Peaks was brilliant. We set off in the darkness at 0630 and returned at 1730 in the darkness. The best way I can describe the weekend was of 21 strangers, meeting up, completing an 11-hour walk, and celebrating together in the wonderful Station Inn at Ribblehead Viaduct where the hospitality was second to none.’
The team was also supported by a New Life supporter who drove the support vehicle, providing hot snacks and dry clothes along the way.
New Life CEO and Founder Trevor Goodall expressed his appreciation for the generous donation which will go towards purchasing essential equipment for neonatal units across the UK. He said: “I am blown away by the amount of money raised by the team and their supporters. This is a serious amount of money which will help us buy one more incubator, criticool machine or ventilator for a neonatal unit. With over 100,000 babies born prematurely in the UK each year, neonatal units across the UK need as much help as they can and providing lifesaving equipment will mean more of these tiny babies are given the best possible start in life.”
Currently, New Life has raised £1.5m to provide lifesaving equipment not available to hospitals from the NHS, and are aiming to reach £2m with the help of an Ambassador.
On Monday 6th November, a team of 21 dedicated supporters took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, raising £6,800 for the charity, New Life Special Care Babies. The 26-mile hike, featuring 5,000 feet of vertical ascent and three peaks, Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough, and Whernside, was completed within 11 hours.
The team was led by Geordie, originally from Newcastle, who said: “I led a team in the National Three Peaks in July. I experienced hyperthermia twice during that challenge. I would not take on that challenge again but The Yorkshire Three Peaks was brilliant. We set off in the darkness at 0630 and returned at 1730 in the darkness. The best way I can describe the weekend was of 21 strangers, meeting up, completing an 11-hour walk, and celebrating together in the wonderful Station Inn at Ribblehead Viaduct where the hospitality was second to none.”
The team was also supported by a New Life supporter who drove the support vehicle, providing hot snacks and dry clothes along the way.
Commenting on the generous donation, New Life CEO and Founder Trevor Goodall said: “I am blown away by the amount of money raised by the team and their supporters. This is a serious amount of
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