Professionals from the East Midlands offices of a property consultancy have helped raise more than £25,000 for charity as part of an epic fundraising relay – with 11 weeks of the challenge still to go.
Fisher German is marking its 25th anniversary with its ‘Big25’ charity challenge which is seeing colleagues tour its 25 offices across the country in a 2,400-mile journey – without any form of motorised transport.
The firm created the Big 25 challenge to raise at least £25,000 which will be split equally between the 25 charities, and colleagues have already smashed the target raising a total of £25,642 so far.
Fisher German has also pledged to match-fund any donations up to £25,000 from supporters, meaning at least £50,000 will now be divided between the good causes.
As part of the challenge, the firm’s Ashby offices have chosen to raise money for Leicester-based LOROS Hospice which cares for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families, and Cardiac Risk for the Young, which works to prevent young sudden cardiac deaths by promoting awareness, conducting screenings, and supporting affected families.
Fisher German’s Market Harborough office has chosen to support Knighton-based Hope Against Cancer, which funds cancer research across Leicestershire and Rutland, while its Newark office has chosen to raise money for DEBRA, which supports people living with EB, often known as the ‘butterfly skin’ condition.
So far, the Big 25 challenge has seen colleagues walking, running, cycling, horseback riding, sailing, paddleboarding, skiing and even roller skating their way between offices.
Key clients of Fisher German as well as the charities themselves have also been invited to take part.
Offices have also been holding bake sales, raffles, fetes, car washes, car boot sales and quizzes to raise even more funds for the 25 good causes.
With 11 weeks of the challenge still to go, the grand total is expected to grow even further.
Fisher German partner Stuart Flint said: “It is absolutely fantastic that we have already hit our fundraising target of £25,000, and as a business we are extremely proud to match-fund this in recognition of the efforts of our amazing colleagues, the many clients who have supported us and the collaboration of our excellent chosen charities.
“The firm has grown considerably over the years, and our Big 25 relay challenge is providing the perfect opportunity to bring colleagues from right across the business together.
“Everyone is having a lot of fun coming up with a plan for each leg, and we’ve seen plenty of unique and creative modes of travel.
“It has also been a great way to mark our rebrand which starts a new chapter at Fisher German as we look to grow even further over the next 25 years of the company’s life.
“I would like to congratulate everyone at the firm for their hard work on our Big 25 challenge so far, and I look forward to the final legs raising even more money for charity.”
Anyone wishing to donate should visit Fisher German’s GiveWheel link at https://givewheel.com/fundraising/7005/fisher-germans-big-25-challenge/.
