Steep challenge for Stockport man
A Stockport man is swapping tiles for tents when he takes on a mountainous charity challenge.
The company challenged team members to embark on the steep climb – and Stephen was eager to nab his place for the “opportunity of a lifetime.”
Stephen said: “Clifton have given me this great, once in a lifetime opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro. The chance to physically and mentally push myself to help others really excites me.”
The seven-day trek will raise money for nearby Warrington Youth Club. Clifton has a depot in Warrington – one of 14 across the North of the UK – and is a regular fundraiser for similar youth projects across the region.
Stephen said: “Warrington Youth Club need a new home. They’re a massively worthy charity as they do fantastic work with local kids. This is all about giving something back to the communities we work in – we serve local tradesman so we want to help community charities too.”
Stephen is receiving plenty of support from Clifton, who organised a depot-wide fundraising day on Friday 13 March and a fundraising night for staff and families on Saturday 14 March. They even assembled a training team to help whip Stephen into shape ahead of the big challenge.
He said: “Our training has been tough! We’ve made it with willpower but I’m not ashamed to admit I have ended up on my bum, side and back a few times!”
To sponsor Stephen and the Clifton team, go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/CliftonKilimanjaroChallenge
