PI-KEM Plodders put best foot forward in ultramarathon

A team representing Tamworth-based scientific equipment supplier PI-KEM helped raise vital funds for charity after completing 69 laps of an ultramarathon.

The PI-KEM Plodders managed 69 laps of Stowe Pool in Lichfield to raise vital funds for Kids’ Village charity.

Lichfield’s first ultramarathon ‘One More Lap’ has so far raised nearly £16,000 for the charity which is set to be the UK’s first respite holiday village for sick children and their families.

The village will be built in Wychnor just outside Lichfield as a place for children to enjoy time together with their families in nature, free from daily challenges of battling a serious illness.

The PI-KEM Plodders – Fiona Rouse, Ruth Madden, Sally Wills, Emma Shott, Brigid Ray and Adam Gadsby - between them ran, plodded, and scooted for 12 hours (8am to 8pm).

PI-KEM Founder Ian Rouse completed a lap with operations director Fiona Rouse on their ‘recovery vehicles’.

The PI-KEM Pit Crew supported the Plodders, by offering bar snacks, drinks, homemade shortbread and bacon butties. 

Operations director Fiona Rouse, who is also president of Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber, said: “We would like to thank everyone who supported the event – everyone who cheered us on and all who donated. 

“Thanks also to the organisers of the event, and our ‘Pit-Stop’ sponsors Embello. 

 “Whilst we knew we were never going to be the team who completed the most laps, we were confident we could pull-off a well decorated pitch, and we’re glad to announce that we were official winners of the best tent for our Pit-Stop themed camp!
 
“Congratulations to everyone who took part – it was a fantastic day!”

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