Athletic accountants on their marks to support local charity
To celebrate the Olympics taking place in Tokyo, members of the Page Kirk team are taking part in an athletics-themed fundraiser for our charity of the year, Emmanuel House.
Between Saturday 31st July and Thursday 5th August, we will be completing 160.3 miles collectively, creating our own torch relay and passing famous landmarks within Nottingham. Although 160.3 miles may seem quite random, it is the distance between Fukushima and the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, which was Japan's stretch of the celebrated ritual.
Each team member is responsible for passing a famous Nottingham landmark while trying to collectively reach the 160.3-mile target.
We'll be passing:
- Emmanuel House HQ
- Newstead Abbey
- Major Oak
- The City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest FC
- Nottingham Castle
- Papplewick Pumping Station
- Green's Windmill
- Holme Pierrepont
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
- The Brian Clough Statue
- Trent Bridge
- Wollaton Hall
We are taking part in this challenge to raise money for our charity of the year, Emmanuel House. The team agreed to support the organisation throughout 2021, as they provide life-changing rehabilitation and advice services for vulnerable people in Nottingham. The charity operates locally and helps to enable vulnerable adults to make positive changes in their lives, supporting those living with drug addiction, abuse or homelessness.
The support is provided without prejudice or judgment, helping to provide the bare essentials such as food, clothing and shelter that are often all too easy to take for granted.
By providing services such as victim support, debt advice and access to professional services, Emmanuel House enables vulnerable people to make positive changes in their lives. The charity receives no government funding for their core services and relies entirely on the generosity of donors and fundraisers.
If you would like to support Page Kirk and help us raise money for this remarkable charity, you can do so by visiting our fundraising page.
Learn more about Emmanuel House
Meet the athletes taking on the challenge:
Landmark – Attenborough Nature Reserve
“The challenge will help me become more active and to appreciate the quality of life I have, being able to access a warm shower after my exercise is a luxury so many do not have. I hope the challenge will help raise money and awareness of Emmanuel House enabling them to continue the great work they do in supporting the homeless.”
Rachael Cobb
Landmark – Papplewick Pumping Station
“I am proud to be supporting Emmanuel House, as they provide practical solutions for people suffering with problems such as homelessness and addiction.”
Tracey Cousins
Landmark – Green's Windmill
“Taking on this challenge will give me chance to get out and about more, while also raising funds for our charity.”
Sonja Dengler
Landmark – Forest ground
“I love getting involved in our fundraising efforts, pulling together and working as a team for such a worthy cause.”
Imogen Eley
Landmark – Emmanuel House
“I'm taking part in the challenge mainly because I think Emmanuel House do such important work supporting the homeless and vulnerable adults in Nottingham and I think it would be fantastic if we can raise a bit of money to help them continue. It's also great getting involved in charity events at Page Kirk, as I love a challenge and working with colleagues to achieve a common goal.”
Steph Gubas
Landmark – Brain Clough Statue
“As Page Kirk is based in Nottingham, it is great to give something back to the city by supporting a local charity at the heart of our community.”
James Haywood
Landmark – Trent Bridge
“As a sports fan I admire the way that the Olympics unites people across the globe to celebrate exceptional achievements. This challenge will unite the PK team to recognise the remarkable work of Emmanuel House.”
Tom Johnson
Landmark – Major Oak
“The team are excellent at pulling together to complete these challenges, so I'm confident that we'll smash the target and raise money for this worthy cause!”
Jessica Maddams
Landmark – Holme Pierpoint
“I am extremely proud of the team for always going out of their way to support such excellent causes. Emmanuel House have transformed the lives of so many people and I am hopeful that we can help to raise funds and a greater awareness of the excellent services they provide.”
Jack Moore
Landmark – Nottingham Castle
“The services that Emmanuel House provide have such a positive impact on the Nottingham community, so I am honoured that the firm generates such enthusiasm and dedication to raising awareness of the charity.”
Jo Poulter
Landmark – Wollaton Park
“I am looking forward to getting involved in my first fundraising event at PK. It will be great to get to work together as a team and help raise money for such a good cause.”
Josh Smithurst
Landmark – Ye Old Trip to Jeruselem
“I love the charity challenges that we take part in at the firm as it brings everyone closer together and helps to support some excellent causes.”
James Tarr