Opus Energy, a leading independent supplier of gas and electricity to the business sector, supply’s energy to more than 50,000 properties across the UK – Many of which are small and medium sized businesses. In a bid to raise £3000 for a local charity – Opus Energy is sponsoring two employees to run in the New York Marathon on Sunday 1st November – their challenge, forming part of a wider pledge by Opus Energy to raise £10,000 for the Friends of Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
The employees; Neil Robinson, a Credit Controller and Tanya Matchett, a Credit Control Team Leader for Opus Energy are both novice runners and have never run in a competitive race before.
The duo will become the 7th and 8th employees from Opus Energy to enter the New York marathon as part of an initiative the company started in 2007 – each year, Opus Energy pays for the travel costs, hotels, and entry fees for the chosen employees, and encourages them to achieve a challenging personal goal, as well as raise funds for an important local cause.
MD and founder of Opus Energy, Charlie Crossley Cooke stated:
“This is the third year we have offered Opus Energy employees the opportunity to complete the New York Marathon. It’s a great way to support and raise money for a local charity. We are one hundred percent behind Neil and Tanya and wish them both the best of luck”
Source;
Opusenergy.co.uk/ News
http://www.opusenergy.co.uk/module/page-166/nID-122/item_action-view_item/item-opus-energy-sponsors-two-employees-to-run-the-new-york-marathon/
We are very proud to announce that Neil finished the New York marathon in a fantastic 4hours and 47 seconds. He has raised £1,996.00 so far with a few more donations still to call in. Tanya unfortunately had to stop running at 19 miles due to back injury, but is thrilled to have taken part and continued to raise money towards Opus Energy’s pledge to the Cynthia Spencer Hospice – she’s raised £1,102.00 so far. Congratulations to both runners! Georgina, Opus Energy
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