Lisa Haynes from Droitwich, Service Enchancment Lead (Housing Operations) at Platform Housing Group, and Matt Evans-Lacey from Worcester, Efficiency and Useful resource Workforce Supervisor, are taking over the Macmillan Mighty Hike alongside the Gower Peninsula in reminiscence of their moms. Each girls have been recognized with terminal lung most cancers in 2022. Ms Haynes stated: …
Lisa Haynes from Droitwich, Service Enchancment Lead (Housing Operations) at Platform Housing Group, and Matt Evans-Lacey from Worcester, Efficiency and Useful resource Workforce Supervisor, are taking over the Macmillan Mighty Hike alongside the Gower Peninsula in reminiscence of their moms.
Each girls have been recognized with terminal lung most cancers in 2022.
Ms Haynes stated: “When Matt and I realised we have been each going by way of such comparable experiences, it created a bond that helped us by way of one of many hardest instances in our lives.
“Dropping our mums has modified us without end and grief is one thing we proceed to stay with daily.
“Taking over this problem seems like a significant strategy to honour their reminiscence and say thanks to Macmillan for the assist they offered to our households.
“We all know our mums could be proud to see us doing one thing constructive collectively, even when they’d in all probability query our determination to stroll 26 miles.”
Anybody wishing to assist Lisa and Matt’s fundraising efforts can donate by way of their Macmillan Mighty Hike fundraising pages:
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The long-distance trek will elevate funds for Macmillan Most cancers Assist which Platform Housing Group named as its charity accomplice for the following two years.
Mr Evans-Lacey stated: “Macmillan was there when our households wanted assist probably the most, providing steerage, compassion and reassurance throughout extremely tough circumstances.
“This hike is our alternative to provide one thing again whereas remembering two superb girls who meant all the things to us.
“Coaching has been robust at instances however figuring out why we’re doing it retains us motivated.
“The assist we’ve acquired from colleagues throughout Platform has been implausible and means an excellent deal to each of us.”
The pair have spent latest months coaching throughout the Malvern Hills to arrange.
Kate McGrory, relationship fundraising supervisor at Macmillan Most cancers Assist, stated: “We’re extremely grateful to Lisa and Matt for taking over this problem and sharing their private story.
“Their dedication to show such a tough expertise into one thing constructive is actually inspiring and we want them each success as they tackle the Gower Mighty Hike.”
