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Staff at Harrogate's Clearpoint Recycling have raised £1,500 for Andy’s Man Club through a virtual 1,601-mile journey.
The ‘Miles to Vilnius’ challenge saw 27 colleagues walk, run and log other activities to cover the distance between the waste management broker’s Harrogate headquarters and its office in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Led by customer services manager Laurie O’Connor, the team recorded 252 activities and finished around 70 miles beyond their target.
Clearpoint has named Andy’s Man Club its Charity of the Year.
Founded in Halifax, the charity runs free peer support groups where men can talk about their mental health, both in person across the UK and online.
Mark Garrett, managing director at Clearpoint Recycling, said:
“We are proud to have Andy’s Man Club as our Charity of the Year. Men’s mental health is something we take seriously, and we want to help challenge the stigma that can prevent men from talking about how they are feeling.
“That commitment starts in our own workplace. It is important that our colleagues know they can speak openly, that support is available and that looking after our mental wellbeing is just as important as looking after our physical health.”
Joseph Doyle, the charity’s area lead for Leeds and North Yorkshire, said:
“We are extremely grateful for the effort and commitment the team has shown to raise money for the charity.
“The funds raised will help us to continue our support for men, help remove the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and provide safe and supportive environments for men to talk openly to one another.”
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