A WOKINGHAM-based estate agent showcased his commitment to fundraising by taking part in a 10-hour fitness event … outside one of his branches.
Ben Gee, who runs independent estate agency Hat and Home staged the run, walk and ride-athon on last month’s World Parkinson’s Day so he could raise funds for Parkinson’s UK.
The estate agency based in Alexandra Court, Wokingham teamed up with Energie Fitness who supplied a treadmill and bike for the charity effort.
The event ran from 7am to 5pm at Hat and Home’s offices in Alexandra Court, Wokingham.
Staff, friends and family alternated in one-hour slots on the bike and treadmill.
For those who came and support there was popcorn, balloons and sweets to take away, and more than £2,000 was amassed for the charity.
Last year Hat and Home raised £11,000 for Parkinson’s UK and this year the company, which also have a branch in Crowthorne, is aiming to collect £15,000 for the charity.
Other events planed include a skydive, the London Marathon and a charity ball and auction.
Hat and Home has a close affiliation with Parkinson’s as the company’s founder, Ben Gee, was diagnosed with the disease in 2020.
“Parkinson’s UK is a fabulous charity who provide support, guidance and care for those living with Parkinson’s. They also fund vital research to find a cure which is becoming more of a reality daily,” he said.
Parkinson’s is a degenerative neurological condition with no cause and no cure. Usually affecting people in later life, there are 145,000 people living with Parkinson’s in the UK, but just 1800 under the age of 50, like Ben.
Mr Gee said the firm wanted to thank Energie Fitness, which is one of the firm’s neighbours, for its support.
For more on the appeal, log on to: www.hatandhome.co.uk
