Peter Woods – Skydive
“I turned 80 a few months ago and I knew I wanted to do a skydive so when I saw I could jump for Treetops, that was it.
“It’s a really important charity and I know it makes a big difference raising all this money.”
HW Martin Waste Ltd – Peak District Trek
“As a large employer in the area, we are keen to have a meaningful impact across our communities. This challenge really demonstrated the willingness of our staff to support local causes.
“Everyone literally put their best foot forward and it was a good day all round. It was a good exercise in bringing people together; a real team effort.” ~ Adam Smith, Director
Sophie Gilbert – London Marathon
“My mother in law passed away from cancer in 2023. Treetops were amazingly supportive in coming to help look after her at home to fulfil her wishes of dying at home and not having to go into hospital.
“The Hospice at Home nurses came and stayed over at night and were so helpful. I really felt like I wanted to do something to support them.”
Darran and Kerys-Mae – Manchester Marathon
“We wanted to raise money for Treetops, as the Hospice at Home nurses looked after my father-in-law with care and compassion. Since he passed away Treetops have been very supportive to the family.” ~ Darran
“The nurses were amazing in my grandad’s last days and were a continual support since he has passed.” ~ Kerys-Mae
Megan Radford – Derby 10k
“I wanted to give back to the charity that helped me and my family so much.
“When my dad died, I knew that I would need help to get over the overwhelming shock. It was incredibly useful to have a counsellor at Treetops to talk to in-depth, as it is difficult to do so with grieving family or friends that you don’t want to burden.”
Kate Kells – Parachute Jump
“I’ve always fancied doing a tandem parachute jump. It’s the next perfect adventure!
“Treetops is a charity and I want to help ensure that we are able to continue offering our services for people in the future.”
Craig Stopper – Derby 10k
“Doing the run with my work colleagues adds camaraderie and also helps us raise more money as a team. There’s a bit of competitiveness there and running for a charity helps with our work ethics.
“This is also a way of gaining some fitness. I completed a Couch to 5k a couple of years ago but I’ve done nothing since. This gives me something to really aim for.”
Mark Richardson – Derby 10k
“As a family, we took turns to help care for mum at home during the day, but nights were a problem. It was really reassuring for us to have a Hospice at Home nurse looking after her during her last days.
“It’s nice to give something back to the charity for the care that they provided when we needed it.”
Adela Appleby – Wing Walk
“I’m doing a Wing Walk to celebrate my belated 50th birthday and show I am as fun loving now, as I was in my 20s.
“On 23rd September I’ll be strapped to a plane flying 700ft high, at speeds of up to 130mph. Am I scared – yes, but I am blooming excited too!”
Simon Machin – London Landmarks Half Marathon
“When I first signed up to a 10K with Treetops, I was looking for a challenge to help me lose some weight and do something positive for an amazing charity that supports so many local people.
Being a part of the #TeamTreetops community, along with the personal encouragement and support from the team, gave me the confidence to keep pushing myself. In 2024, I ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon, something I never thought I’d be able to do 2 years ago!”
Heather and Dan Gould – Derby 10k
“It’s been an amazing comfort and positive force to fundraise in mum’s memory. It’s been an excellent way to deal with our anger and frustration and all the emotions that come with the loss of such a dear family member.”
“Running for Treetops isn’t just about raising money, it raises awareness in the local community, so families know where to turn if they need help. It also gives me a sense of purpose and closeness to my mum. Having more people out running and sharing their stories will help Treetops reach even more families.”
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