A team of Port of Aberdeen employees were tested to the limits as they competed in the 24 Peaks Challenge and raised more than £26,000 for The Seafarers’ Charity.
The 24 Peaks Challenge is not for the faint of heart. The port team reached the summit of 24 peaks in the Lake District, all over 2,400 feet high, within a 48-hour window. This meant hiking over 30 miles and ascending over 12,000 feet, battling the elements and fatigue.
Port of Aberdeen match-funded the team’s fundraising efforts which led to the port winning the ‘Top Fundraiser’ prize.
Bob Sanguinetti, CEO, said: “To say I am proud of the team’s achievements on the ground and of our fundraising efforts is the understatement of the year. I’m hugely delighted that we’ve been able to make a respectable contribution in support of such a wonderful charity – thanks to everyone who donated.
Port of Aberdeen’s commitment to supporting charities and community groups led to £100,000 of funding being donated earlier this year to four strategic charity partners and a host of community-led projects.
