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10th October 2019
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High Green charity chief executive succeeds in Kilimanjaro challenge THE Chief Executive of a High Green charity and school which supports children, adults and families with cerebral palsy and motor disorders, has succeeded in his challenge of trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dr Spencer Pitfield travelled to Tanzania with Lucy Rodgers from Taylor & Emmet Solicitors to trek the 41 miles to 19,341ft (5,895m) above sea level - the top of the world’s highest free-standing mountain. They completed the challenge by reaching the peak on Friday (4 October) after a gruelling five days in some
of the toughest conditions on the planet. Together, they were raising money for the campaign to build a new home for Paces to ensure it has facilities fit for the future and to allow the charity to support more individuals in need of help. Speaking on his return to base camp, Spencer said: “It has been an absolutely exhausting challenge with temperatures of -15C accompanied by intense sunlight causing burns and the high-altitude causing nose bleeds. I am so proud of what Lucy and I have achieved and grateful for all the support from those back home.
“The intention of this challenge was to show what could be achieved and it has made me even more determined to ensure we make our vision of a new home for Paces a reality in the near future. “The fundraising from this challenge will help a huge amount, and we will continue to work hard to achieve our aim so we can support more adults, children and families from across Sheffield, Yorkshire and beyond in the years ahead.” You can still donate to the Kilimanjaro Challenge at www.kili4paces.co.uk.
FUNDRACER AT OWLERTON STADIUM ON Friday October 18, there will be a ‘fundracer’ at Owlerton Stadium with funds going on special charity football kits.
All proceeds will go towards getting football kits printed up with charity logos and sponsorships.
from the event will go to SToRMS charity.
SToRMS is a small organisation set up in July 2015. It is a fund within the South Yorkshire Community Foundation, a registered charity whose goal is to improve the lives of local people.
Suicide is the biggest killer of men and women under 35 in the UK. The Office for National Statistics revealed that 5,668 people took their own life in Great Britain in 2016. Of these, 4,287 were men. Men are three times more likely than women to take their own lives.
being and emotional resilience from an early age.
lins Cup, played at Look Local Stadium.
They also aim to challenge gender stereotypes that prevent men from accessing help and highlight the relationship between alcohol and mental wellbeing.
Tickets are £5 per person, which includes entrance and a free drink. They are available from Bracken Moor Sports and Social Club and Vision Fitness on Manchester Road. They are also available directly from organiser Lee Shepherd on 07923574946.
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These kits will be showcased at next year’s Collins Cup Festival, a fundraising event for mental health and suicide prevention. All proceeds
It was set up in memory of Dan McAllister who unexpectedly took his own life in May 2015 aged 19.
SToRMS’ mission is to reduce young male suicides by facilitating widespread open discussions about suicide and promoting mental well-
Regular readers of Look Local will be familiar with the charity, with an annual football match, the Col-
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