Blog: Empowering Change Through Charity and Community Involvement - Mike
At 4PS UK, we actively encourage our team members to showcase and communicate their involvement in external community activities. This serves as a means to enhance awareness and illuminate significant causes for our employees, fostering a culture of engagement and support. This series of blogs will uncover stories behind these charitable activities, whether they involve volunteering in the community or supporting global causes. We aim to explore how these efforts leave their mark on personal and professional life aspects.
Our employees often demonstrate an unwavering commitment to enhancing the world we all share by giving back to the community. At 4PS we believe that every individual should be free to follow their hearts and champion the causes that deeply resonate with them. In this blog, we highlight the generosity and compassion of Mike Smallwood as he shares his personal journey supporting a charity close to his heart.
Mike Smallwood – Business Unit Manager
Recently, Mike had the privilege of participating in a hike to support the Macmillan Cancer Support organisation, a remarkable charity dedicated to providing crucial community cancer care through the unwavering dedication of Macmillan Nurses.
Mighty Hikes: Mike’s experience
For Mike, supporting charities is a cause close to his heart, and despite the current climate, he is committed to doing what he can to make a difference. In this context, he participated in the Mighty Hikes organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.
With a modest entry fee of £25 and a commitment to raise a minimum of £250, this event offered an extraordinary experience. The level of organisation was exceptional, complete with well-placed water and food stations along the route. As a hiker, Mike found a pleasant surprise waiting at the halfway mark – a hearty meal to refuel his energy for the remainder of the journey.
One of the aspects that truly stood out to Mike was the inclusive nature of the event. Teams can participate, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and shared purpose. Having completed one Mighty Hike, he is already looking forward to the next opportunity to participate and contribute to a cause that’s bigger than ourselves.
How do I get involved?
If you’re seeking an inspiring way to support a meaningful cause, Mike recommends considering the Mighty Hikes by Macmillan Cancer Support. It’s a journey that challenges your physical limits and touches lives in ways you might never have imagined.
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