Spencer Group has achieved a major milestone in its fundraising efforts for its charity of the year, Teenage Cancer Trust, after reaching the £8,000 mark.
The Hull-based business has been raising money for the Trust throughout 2024 with employees taking part in range of fundraising initiatives to support the cause.
As part of the year-long charity campaign, a team of ten Spencer Group team members from across the business recently took on a gruelling 100-mile sponsored cycle ride, dubbed the Tour de Spencer.
The team set off from Hull and cycled along the north bank of the Humber to Goole, before circling back via the south bank and over the Humber bridge.
Each participant was encouraged to raise £100 in sponsorship, with the team members surpassing that goal and raising a combined total of over £1,200.
The ride was co-organised by engineering apprentice and keen cyclist Liam Bowring.
Liam is one of nine Charity Champions at Spencer Group, aimed at generating fundraising ideas and organise events throughout the year.
He explained:
“I think it’s great that Spencer Group has selected Teenage Cancer Trust as this year’s charity of the year.
“Having only recently turned 20 myself, Teenage Cancer Trust is a cause which is close to home for me. I’ve seen a number of friends go through cancer and, having watched presentations about the charity, I’ve realised cancer is more common in young people than most people think.
“A few of us who enjoy cycling decided to come together and organise this challenge as our way of supporting the cause. We’re thrilled with how many people signed up to take part and are really proud of the whole team’s efforts.”
Speaking about how the challenging ride went, Liam added: “There were only three punctures, it was a long day with mixed weather and, although some riders were at the end of their tether, everyone still went on to complete the whole ride.
“I thoroughly enjoyed it and I’m proud of everyone who came along and of how much we raised.”
Spencer Group has been raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust throughout 2024 by staging a range of fundraisers including an auction, the creation of a Fantasy Football League and a Wimbledon-themed tennis tournament.
Earlier this year, 13 Spencer Group team members also helped to raise £1,200 towards the cause after taking part in the Hull 10k.
The Teenage Cancer Trust, which offers specialist care and support for young sufferers of cancer and their loved ones, was nominated to be Spencer Group’s designated charity for 2024 by a staff member who witnessed first-hand the care it provided for his friend’s son.
A spokesperson at Teenage Cancer Trust said:
“We are really grateful and proud of Spencer Group for everything they are doing to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
“They are helping to ensure that young people with cancer get the specialist support they need and are not facing cancer alone.”
