Funds raised through their partnership now total £3million.
City Plumbing and Teenage Cancer Trust celebrate a remarkable milestone after funds raised through their partnership reached a magical £3million.
That’s enough to fund 100,000 hours of caregiving and is the result of countless hours donated by employees at the leading heating and plumbing retailer.
City Plumbing has supported the Teenage Cancer Trust since 2012, making it one of the charity’s oldest ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships.
During that time, employees across the company have raised money through a variety of fundraisers—from hikes and climbs to bike rides, tough mudders, hikes, walks and marathons. One even got the Teenage Cancer Trust logo tattooed on his body to raise funds.
Dave Evans, CEO of Highbourne Group, City Plumbing’s parent company, said: “It was remarkable to see so many people getting involved and inspired to raise money for a charity we all believe in.”
“We first started the partnership 11 years ago by asking colleagues to vote for the charity they wanted to donate to and it brought everyone across the company together.
“A big thank you to everyone and especially to our friends at the Teenage Cancer Trust who inspire us every day with their work.
There is no doubt that the money raised is needed. Every day in the UK, seven young people aged 13 to 24 hear the words ‘you have cancer’. They all need specific care and support to get through and Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to meeting this vital need.
dr Louise Soanes, Chief Nurse, Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “On behalf of all the Teenage Cancer Trust nurses, we would like to say a big and heartfelt thank you to City Plumbing.
“With the money raised, we could provide over 100,000 hours of care to young people with cancer, helping them deal with the trauma of a diagnosis and ensuring they are cared for during treatment.”
“Raising such a large sum of money is an incredible achievement and will make a huge difference to so many.”
Paul McKenzie, Director of Engagement, Teenage Cancer Trust, added: “The money raised has helped so many young people and families living with cancer through the worst of times imaginable and we cannot thank them enough for the incredible difference they have made. I see and hear the real change that support makes possible every day.”
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