The weekend after IFSEC, you might feel like putting your feet up. On Saturday June 25, Gareth Williams – Sales Director at Oprema – will take on the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for St David’s Hospice. This will see Gareth scale the highest mountains in North, Mid and South Wales in succession, walking a total of 17 miles, ascending around 1500 metres/4920 feet and driving the 135 miles in between; all in less than 24 hours.
Starting at 3.30am, Gareth will first take on Snowdon, the highest mountain in the country at 1085 metres/3560 feet. After a four-hour climb, Gareth has a one-hour drive to the second leg, Cadair Idris standing at 893 metres/2930 feet, where he anticipates a two-hour climb. After travelling two and a half hours to Pen y Fan (886 metres/2907 feet) in the Brecon Beacons, he will complete the final climb in approx. two hours, aiming to finish his challenge at 8:00pm.
Gareth’s quest is to raise money for St David’s Hospice, a registered charity providing end of life care, free, to people of Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy. Gareth has so far raised £610.00 of his £1,000 target.
Gareth says: “I’ve been training hard in the weeks leading up to the challenge. I’m now hoping for some good weather and generous donations to help me reach my sponsorship target. I’m taking on this challenge to raise money for St David’s Hospice, a fantastic charity that provides end of life care and support for families. You can support me by visiting my JustGiving page and giving a donation. Anything that you can give to help me reach my fundraising target is much appreciated.”
If you would like to sponsor Gareth – text ‘gwop 99’ to donate £5 or visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/GarethWilliamsOprema.
