5K for 5 days challenge raises funds for Solihull chosen charity

Solihull Chamber of Commerce members donned their running shoes to raise money for their chosen Charity, Social Life Opportunities (SoLo), in their 5k challenge.

The participants, which included both Solihull Chamber employees and members, were challenged to run, walk, swim or row 5k for five days.

The challenge raised £1650 in total through sponsorship, which will go towards enabling SoLo to carry on their work with children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. The charity gives them the opportunity to enjoy social and leisure activities that many people take for granted.

Lesley Beer, CEO of SoLo, said: “We 'd like to say a big thank you to Solihull Chamber of Commerce and all their members who took part in this fundraising challenge for SoLO.

“The amount raised will help support the running of our projects ensuring we can continue to help Adults, Children and Young People with learning disabilities to flourish and thrive ”.

Tony Elvin, Solihull Chamber president and Touchwood general manager, added: “We have been delighted by the response from members of the public to support our fundraising for SOLO, Social Life Opportunities.

“Running 25k in 5 days, in sub zero temperatures may have been hard work for our unfit bunch of Chamber fundraisers but it has been worth every minute and we know the charity will make great use of each penny raised. We are hugely grateful. ”

Sam Frampton, head of Solihull Chamber, said: “I would like to thank the Solihull Chamber Committee for supporting the 5K for 5days fundraising event for our chosen charity SoLO Life Opportunities, raising £1650.00. It was great to see everyone get involved especially the pictures. ”

Pictured: (top L-R) Sam Frampton, head of Solihull Chamber, and Tony Elvin, Solihull Chamber president and Touchwood general manager (bottom L-R) Amanda Holden, Solihull committee member and partner at The Wilkes Partnership, and Ian Rogers, Solihull committee member and owner of The Original events Company