Ray White stepped up to raise $ 14,430 for STEPtember
BY GEORGIA HOLDEN
STEPtember has once again proven itself as a cornerstone initiative in Ray White ' s calendar , with this year ' s challenge inspiring members across the country to step to new heights of participation .
Over 455 individuals from more than 70 Ray White offices laced up their shoes to raise $ 14,430 for Cerebral Palsy Alliance , demonstrating that our spirit as ' Competition Creators™ ' extends well beyond the real estate arena . Leading the fundraising charge was our Group CFO Andrew Jamson who raised an outstanding $ 1,009.78 for the cause , taking home the top spot for a third year running . Ray White Double Bay CFO Mark Murphy was hot on his heels with a total of $ 427.04 towards the cause .
STEPS AROUND THE WORLD
82,736,444 steps / 63,045kms
As September unfolded , our teams collectively logged an astounding 82,736,444 steps - which is the equivalent of two laps around the globe . Brigitta Pal , valuer from RWC Valuations emerged as our stepping champion , clocking an incredible 780,921 steps . Her achievement was amplified as part of ' Pete ' s Angels ' from RWC Valuations - a powerhouse team that included Peter Wiltshire , Pamela Lois , and Nikoletta Pal . Together , they strode their way to victory with a combined 2,358,564 steps .
Not to be outdone , the teams at Ray White Officer and Ray White Pakenham turned their office into a veritable stepping station , contributing nearly 10 per cent of our Group ' s total with an overall step count of 6,412,529 .
The month-long journey culminated at the STEPtember after party , held against the backdrop of spectacular views from the 52nd floor of the Salesforce Tower in Sydney . There , Cerebral Palsy Alliance CEO Rob White shared a powerful reminder of why we step . Thanks to the STEPtember initiative and the work of CPA , Australia has seen a 40 per cent decrease in the incidence of cerebral palsy over the past two decades .
Our top individual stepper Brigitta Pal , valuer from RWC Valuations
As top performers celebrated their achievements with prizes including Theragun massage guns , wellness subscriptions , and Fitbit watches , the real victory was clear - every step taken and dollar raised contributed to this remarkable statement of progress for cerebral palsy awareness and research .
The 2024 STEPtember challenge not only showcased Ray White ' s competitive spirit but also reinforced our commitment to creating meaningful change in our communities . Now to rest and get ready for next year ; the challenge will be back before we know it .
Ray White Officer / Pakenham STEPtember teams getting out and about to boost their step counts .