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‘Fab Four’ trekkers raise thousands for charity
A ‘Fab Four’ of determined fundraisers braved driving rain, biting winds, aching limbs and painful blisters on a gruelling 100- mile trek to raise cash for me&dee. Debbie Prince, a volunteer
fundraiser, undertook the mammoth challenge with colleagues to raise funds for the Derby-based charity, which provides seaside breaks to families facing a life-changing, life shortening or terminal medical condition. The charity, which is self-funding
and reliant on goodwill and events, needs to raise at least £70,000 each year to provide families facing short futures together with free holidays in two luxurious caravans, with huge decking and a private sea front beach hut, in Mablethorpe. Debbie, a long-standing
supporter of the charity, carries out various fundraising events throughout the year. This year, she has added to those
with an incredible challenge to walk 100 miles ‘From the sea, to me&dee’. Debbie’s challenge took place
over three days in June, where she, alongside team members Samantha Woodward, Laura Franks and Martyn Patrick, walked from the Lincolnshire coastal village to the Derby Conference Centre, where a welcome party was waiting for them. The walkers had to face the most
horrendous weather conditions while walking for 13 hours a day, covering 35 miles on each of the first two days and 30 miles on the final day.
Mablethorpe Town Crier David Summers leads the trek
Their support vehicles were
driven by Stuart Parris and Callum Almey, with Mablethorpe Town Crier David Summers offering further encouragement and Julie Limb providing massages and foot treatment. Debbie said: “I am an extremely
fit person, but the challenge pushed me to my limits physically and emotionally and I cannot put into words how in awe I am of my team members, walking with leg splints and feet taped-up to reach the end of our challenge. “But we did it. We did it for the me&dee charity. We came, we walked, we conquered.”
Maria Hanson, the unsalaried
CEO and founder of me&dee, said: “I don’t have enough words to convey the feelings I have for the four people who walked 100 miles for our charity. “They are so very inspirational,
they mean the world to us and I hope that the people of Derby will get behind them and donate to their page, or contact us at the office to donate to them.”
The ‘Fab Four’ take a well-earned break
Debbie and her team have raised more than £3,250 so far. If you would like to support them, visit
www.justgiving.com/Debie- Prince1
A productive period of growth for Wytech
Award-winning IT support and telecoms specialist Wytech has recruited three new members of staff, moved to a new head office and launched a new website following a successful 12 months of business growth. The firm welcomes Rob Smith on
board as a business development manager, while Charles Bradley and Paul Brewell are welcome additions to its friendly support desk team. Their appointments are the first
phase of a planned expansion and follow the firm’s move to new premises after it relocated its operation from Derby, to the state- of-the-art new Ednaston Park Business Centre, near Ashbourne.
4 business network September 2019 Wytech has also recently
relaunched its website to better showcase its range of products. Founded in 2004, Wytech
provides businesses of all sizes with a complete tailored solution, including fully-managed IT services and bespoke systems and networks. Mark Jones, Wytech’s Managing
Director, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Rob, Charles and Paul on- board at what is an exciting time for the business, following our move to Ednaston Park. “Their appointments come on
Wytech's new team, Paul Brewell, Mark Jones, Charles Bradley and Rob Smith
the back of a solid period of growth for the company and will not only help us meet increasing client demand for our services, but
help the business to develop further as we look to recruit additional sales and technical staff as we continue to grow. “The managed IT and telecoms
sector is extremely competitive, but we pride ourselves on being innovative, flexible and proactive in our approach to creating solutions for our clients, with high levels of personalised customer service and up-to-date technical expertise. “Our investment in new team members, premises and website reflects our commitment to providing the best solutions to our clients over the long-term and building lasting relationships which deliver maximum value.”
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