A local business has gone to extremes to raise money for a good cause.
Wood has raised an impressive £60,000 for Sue Ryder – a charity that supports people that have a terminal illness, have lost a loved one or have a neurological condition.
Halfway through an 18-month partnership with the charity, Wood is aiming to raise £100,000 in total.
The money will be used to help build two new bedrooms at Sue Ryder’s Aberdeen centre.
Over the past nine months, Wood employees have completed a variety of events, including fire walks, sponsored abseils, local races and walks as well as giving up their time to volunteer at Sue Ryder facilities.
They also welcomed over 300 revellers to their ceilidh at P&J Live in August.
Tom Gilchrist, senior vice president Operated Assets Europe & Africa at Wood, spearheaded the fundraising efforts after he lost his brother Will to a brain stem stroke in December last year.
He said: “This year, Wood has gone all out in its support of Sue Ryder and our people have demonstrated incredible acts of kindness and commitment.
“The success of the ceilidh raises the roof on our fundraising and brings us one step closer to achieving our target.
“I’m so proud of the team and all it has achieved. By getting involved, they are helping build a brighter future for local people living with neurological conditions.”
