A Poulton bank duo are undertaking a gruelling 43-mile
trek in support of our Happy House at the weekend.
Gillian France, manager of Santander’s Poulton branch and
Jon Knight, personal banker, are part of a Santander team competing in in the
K2B, which sees teams running or walking the distance from Keswick to Barrow,
Cumbria.
It’s the 50th year of the walk which originated
in 1966 as a result of a statement made by the late U.S. President, John F
Kennedy, that “every American should be capable of walking 50 miles a day”.
Since then the walk has grown and grown and last year raised
a total of £311,428
for a wide range of charities.
Gillian
and Jon are getting into shape for the challenge by regular practice walks,
“Last
time we took part in the Three Peaks so we are hoping this will be easier,”
said Gillian.
“Compared
to that, it should be just a stroll in the park!”
They are
delighted to be helping the Happy House and every penny
raised will go directly to funding its work, only those Kenyans
employed in its home and schools are paid.
