Connected August 2017 | Page 19

Cause for thought Colleagues across our business have been working hard to raise money for charities close to their hearts. More for Malawi Kelly Muckley, Senior Category Manager, raised £945 through a tech sale at our Support Centre in Acton for The Mix and Friends of Mulanje Orphans (FOMO). “I volunteer for FOMO, which supports over 5,000 orphans in one of Malawi’s poorest areas, providing clothes, food, medical supplies and education. “I’ve been out there twice myself, and I know this will make a real difference to some of the most underprivileged people in the world. Thanks everyone for your support.” did you know? 1 in 6 British workers are affected by anxiety, depression and stress every year The Mix has helped 2 million young people struggling with their physical and mental wellbeing in the past year alone Race to the Stones is now an official Heads Together event, with runners from the BBC’s Mind Over Marathon programme Steps to success Well done to our Lon don AleX Brown, Dean Cambri Marathon runners Dge, Frazer Campbell, Alex Curtis, David Hop kins, Richard Jones, Amita Khetani, Hannah Langton, Stephen Maloney, Alan Perks, Humphrey Singer, Philippa Smith and Kes ah Trowell! Chalking up a total Mountain to climb Assistant Category Manager Georgia Chalk raised £1,200 for Muscular Dystrophy UK through a tech sale organised in Acton. “My mum has muscular dystrophy. It’s a disease that degenerates the body’s core muscles over time, to the point where patients can no longer do simple things like eating and brushing their hair,” said Georgia. “There is no cure, and treatment is expensive, but the money we’ve raised so far will make a big difference. It’s much appreciated!” David Morrison, Customer Consultant at Dixons Travel in Newcastle Airport, will be climbing Everest on 28 June in support of Prostate Cancer UK. “Me and three friends will be climbing 17,600ft through the Himalayas over 15 days, with only each other for company. We’re hoping to help fund research into Sponsor prostate cancer to fight David here: this disease, which bit.ly/ 2q9uUYi accounts for around 15% of male cancer.” Truro heroes Currys PC World colleagues in Truro raised money for the Children’s Department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital with activities including a fancy dress day. “Currys PC World has supported Royal Cornwall Hospital for over 10 years now,” said Assistant Manager Tamsen Cooper. “Our customers have been extremely generous and we have realised just how passionate the public in general are about the hospital.” Jannet Aust, Store Manager, added: “We love working with local companies and helping to support local families. We know just how hard doctors and nurses work, and we wanted to say thank you.” June 2017 | CONNECTED 19