Chamber team saddle up to support sepsis charity
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce staff showed pedal power when they joined business from across Sutton Coldfield to support the UK Sepsis Trust.
A team from the Chamber took part in the Cycle 4 Sepsis challenge - a day of awareness and fundraising in the Gracechurch Shopping Centre.
UK Sepsis Trust, which is the Sutton Coldfield Chamber 's chosen charity, was founded in the Royal Town and provides vital support to people affected by sepsis - a condition which is associated with one in five deaths worldwide.
Representatives from Sutton Coldfield firms including Ark Media, PLOTT Creative, WAA Chosen, Grant McKnight Accountants, BMET College, Henwood Court, United Carpets and 3D Facilities participated in the cycling challenge throughout the day using exercise bikes provided by The Gym Group.
The Chamber team - comprising head of the Sutton Coldfield Chamber Chris Brewerton, Press and PR manager Dan Harrison, Press & PR executive Feron Jayawardene, marketing and events executive Khadjia Guess and group relationship manager Gary Birch - completed the final leg, clocking up more than 100km collectively.
Brian Davies, fundraising manager at the UK Sepsis Trust and Sutton Coldfield Chamber committee member, said: “Everyone at the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST) are very grateful to all the riders who participated in the Cycle 4 Sepsis event and all the organisations that supported the day.
“There was a fantastic buzz for 10 hours in a busy shopping centre, with sepsis awareness being discussed and promoted with shoppers, riders and students throughout the day.
“The valuable funds raised will help the charity to further develop work in our three main objectives; to raise awareness of sepsis in the community, to educate health professionals and to support those affected by sepsis.
Being able to host this event in the town where UKST was founded back in 2012 was a fitting tribute to our 10th anniversary year. ”
Pictured: The Chamber team, from left - Chris Brewerton, Dan Harrison, Khadija Guess, Gary Birch and Feron Jayawardene