Mold firm's staff to do Three Peaks for Dementia UK

Nov 12, 2023

A TEAM of employees at a Flintshire-based business, is set to tackle the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the company's chosen charity of the year.

The 14 staff from the P&A Group will travel from North Wales to Ben Nevis in Scotland on June 30, with the aim of successfully reaching the summit that evening. They will then head to Scafell Pike in the Lake District, before finishing up at Snowdon, on July 1. The aim is to successfully complete all three peaks in less than 24 hours.

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Described as a 'bucket list' challenge and team-building exercise, the fearless 14 will be hiking a distance of approximately 23 miles with a total ascent of 3,064 metres. The aim of this event is to raise £6,000 in sponsorship for Dementia UK.

The charity has specialist dementia nurses - known as Admiral Nurses - who provide support and develop life-changing care for families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Iwan Gwyn, Woodworks Garden Centre manager, Thomas Jones, P&A Group senior digital marketing executive and Andrew Baker, P&A Group finance director, in training for the Three Peaks Challenge.

Admiral Nurses help families manage complex needs - considering the person living with dementia and the people around them - and they can advise other healthcare professionals. They also help people living with dementia to stay independent for longer, and support the people caring for them so they have the strength to cope with the bad days, and the energy to enjoy the good days.

Andrew Baker, finance director at the P&A Group and one of the 14 taking on the challenge, said: "With 11,178 feet of elevation and sleep deprivation, this will be a tough test. Our aim is to put more Admiral Nurses into communities and, by supporting this charity, we can help make this happen."

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The 14 hardy employees signed up for the event are: Iwan Gwyn, Andrew Baker, Adam Rose, Thomas Jones, Louise Artess, Jamie Hulse, Mark Stewart, Steve Gibson, Nathan Thornton, Gavin Prior, Patrick Davey, Ben Morgan, Jay Kelly and Jamie Walton. They will be supported by Fiona Black. Cristina Franco and Daniel Carrington will be driving the minibus, so the walkers can rest between each mountain.

Iwan Gwyn, Woodworks Garden Centre manager and challenge team member added: "We have all been training very hard over these past few months and, collectively, we hope to raise as much money as possible for Dementia UK. It will be hard going but everyone is really looking forward to the challenge and the breathtaking scenery that we'll see along the way."

To sponsor the team and donate to Dementia UK, visit: justgiving.com/page/national-three-peaks-1677686701170

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