Butlin's team conquers Three Peaks challenge for Great Ormond Street Hospital

Butlin's team members from Bognor Regis, Minehead, Skegness, and Hemel Hempstead came together to take on the Three Peaks challenge for Great Ormond Street Hospital, the official charity partner since 2015.

Four from Minehead signed up and completed the incredible challenge which involved climbing Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowden, the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales, all in 24 hours. This unforgettable 24 hours consisted of a total walk distance of 23 miles (37km) and total ascent of 3064 metres (10,052ft).

Family, friends, and colleagues united to support the team, encouraging the amazing group during their preparation and donated to help raise as much as possible for GOSH. Some of the events the team have organised including collections during our Big Weekender breaks, Step Challenges within the Skyline, Quiz Nights, Family Fun Days, Bake Sales, Raffles and so much more. As to date, the whole Butlin’s team has raised over £22,000.

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The donations will go directly towards a new world-leading Children’s Cancer Centre, a unique facility which aims to improve the outcome for children with cancer. As childhood and cancer are two words that should never go together, this facility can create a gateway for children to go onto better futures.

Butlin’s Minehead general manager Mike Harrison said: “It has been a privilege to see the team who took on the Three Peaks challenge finish in such high spirits. What they have achieved for themselves and for Great Ormond Street Hospital is truly amazing and the team should be proud of themselves. The Minehead volunteers were incredible in their efforts in getting prepared for the challenge and the donations they raised for children with cancer. What they achieved will have a lasting effect.”

For more info about the relationship visit https://www.butlins.com/about-us/charity-partnership