Charity begins at work here at HPP, as eight have-a-go members of staff completed events for two good causes - raising £1,500 between them in one weekend! (6th-7th July).
Our HR Manager Carole Hamnett-Sadler ran her umpteenth (she's lost count!) Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research UK at Heaton Park, joined by Kenika Gumbs, our Assistant Marketing Manager, who was challenging herself in the 5k race for the very first time.
A day earlier, six hardy HPP souls completed the Three Peaks of Saddleworth in aid of Mahdlo Youth Zone, completing the 15-mile trek just three minutes past the six-hour mark, putting them among the first finishers.
The Three Peaks Challenge takes in local landmarks Indian's Head, Pots and Pans and Wharmton Hill, and involves approximately 3,000ft of ascent and descent.
Our team was among the 120 people taking part and their current £1,000 fundraising total is contributing to the £9,500 raised by the walkers so far in aid of the Youth Zone, which is dedicated to young people from all over Oldham aged 8 to 19 years, and up to 25 for those with a disability.
It's open seven days a week and provides an array of activities and services in support of young people, with more sessions spread across the whole borough. It's a charity we have regularly supported in numerous since it first opened 12 years ago.
After resting weary legs, some of the HPP team are vowing to sign up for Three Peaks of Saddleworth again next year too.
Josh Bland, who finished the challenge for a second time, says: "I found it a lot easier than last time I did it. We'd only been going an hour when it started raining, but it's a great experience and I'll do it again."
Money is still coming in and if you would like to support the team and Mahdlo, visit:
Meanwhile, Carole's current fundraising total of £350 takes her overall amount for Cancer Research UK to almost £9,000 since she first took part in 2009. And she's vowing to return again next year even if the route has been changed to include more hills!
Resplendent in pink shower cap, pink eye mask and pink sunglasses, in keeping with the Cancer Research UK campaign colours, Kenika finished in 41 minutes - just a smidgeon ahead of Carole - and her fundraising total stands at £150.
She says: "It was amazing do it with Carole and such a great experience overall - I will be doing it again next year. I ran in memory of my great grandfather, my best friend and my grandmother's best friend, who have all fallen to cancer.
"Cancer Research UK needs as much help as we can give it, and I wanted to be a part of supporting such a great cause. There were all sorts of age groups involved, including lots of children, which was amazing to see."
The race, part of a nationwide series, raised a staggering £142,000 on the day.