MENTAL HEALTH
Simian’s 3 Peaks Challenge hit with ‘triumph and disaster’
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IMIAN’s attempt to tackle the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in under 24 hours, took place recently between Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of July. A team of 13 participants and support crew, set off from their HQ in Warrington on their epic journey to not only conquer the peaks, but also to raise much needed funds and vital awareness for mental health and male suicide prevention charity, CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
CALM are an organisation set up to provide advice and guidance to vulnerable individuals, who may be suffering with depression and suicidal thoughts, also to the bereaved loved ones and those coming to terms with the loss and devastation often left in the wake of suicide. As lifelong scaffolders, and with members of their team whom are able to personally relate to overcoming the pain of losing loved ones to suicide, along with overcoming many of life’s
other challenges, and attribute this to the networks and opportunities afforded to them through the industry, it seemed fitting that when seeking sponsorship for the attempt, that they would call upon the wonderful readers of this magazine and, to the wider scaffolding industry for support. The heed to that call was overwhelming. As part of the promotion leading up to the challenge, members of their team vlogged, blogged, baked cakes and held raffles, one of which saw a brand
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