NOT SO SOFT

Staff from Sheffield-based business, The Soft Drink Company have taken on the challenge to combat Bog Commander, a mud run and obstacle course and raise vital funds for Sheffield’s leading older people’s charity Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) whose mission is to combat loneliness.

The team, which consists of 6 staff members from The Soft Drink Company plus two spouses, will be braving the Derbyshire-based 6km mud run and obstacle challenge, that’s no walk in the park. Located near

Buxton, the course will have them climbing over natural and hand-built obstacles including the longest zip wire in the Peak District, a death slide and plenty of mud.

The busy team is headed by Lee Wilks, Warehouse Manager and husband of SCCCC’s very own Hospital to Home Operational Lead, Karen Redfern.

Lee said: “Having been closely associated with SCCCC for the last three years I know the impact they make on supporting vulnerable older people across the city with their free services. Our older

Anthony said: “Weston park saved my life. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2017 and was treated at Weston Park Hospital. The treatment and support I received was just incredible and to be able to give something back to the charity which will go on to provide support to others means so much to me.” communities are often forgotten about so by taking part in this event we can highlight the fantastic work the charity and its volunteers do.”

The company are sponsoring their staff to take part in the challenge and to support the work of SCCCC. If you would like to sponsor the team or donate to the charity head to scccc. co.uk.