BHSF raise over £3,000 for St. Basils

It was best feet forward for executives and staff from BHSF who raised £3,356 on the 28-mile St Basil’s Cotswold Challenge 2010.

 

The charity is one of the Birmingham-based healthcare insurer’s corporate social responsibility partners and the walk just part of the company’s ongoing support.

 

Two teams of six walkers from BHSF stepped out from Chipping Campden to spend nearly 12 hours on the road in intense heat and humidity.

 

Peter Maskell, chief executive of BHSF who was on the walk, presented a cheque to Lucy Hackett, head of fundraising and corporate partnerships at St Basil’s, the charity which helps homeless youngsters in the Birmingham area.

 

He said: “Everyone did very well and although some in our teams suffered quite badly, we can all be proud of our achievement. We are very grateful to all who sponsored us so generously.

 

“Like many charities St Basils is suffering financially because of the economic downturn and the help this year is especially welcomed”.

 

Lucy Hackett said: “Not only have the BHSF staff supported us with various events over many years, but they also continue to be great ambassadors for St Basil’s.

The donation will make such a difference to our work with young people. BHSF is really helping us tackle youth homelessness in Birmingham”.