A group of courageous hikers from South West Water have scaled the tallest peaks in Snowdonia to raise £1,581 for charity.
WaterAid’s Munro Challenge took place last weekend and saw 55 teams of volunteers simultaneously climb 43 mountains all over the country – including the namesake Scottish Munro mountains.
WaterAid is an international charity which works to bring clean water, sanitation and good hygiene to communities around the world.
1 in 10 people worldwide still live without access to clean water and every step which walkers took, every summit reached, and every penny raised helps WaterAid work with communities to transform lives.
Three teams of colleagues from South West Water and SES Water took on various peaks in Snowdonia together. This is the second time that walkers from across the Pennon Group have joined forces for WaterAid, following their successful hike in the Brecon Beacons last year, which raised over £1,300.
Those involved undertook this mountainous mission with one goal; to help bring clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to communities around the world.
The Munro Challenge, with all 331 participants, has raised £61,685 so far – and counting, with the final amount raised to be announced by WaterAid on 1 July.
Charlie Page, Environment Manager at WaterAid’s Water Industry Partnerships, said: “A huge thank you, on behalf of all of us at WaterAid, to everyone who took on the Munro Challenge last weekend – what an amazing achievement to have so many teams taking part right across the UK.
Millions of people around the world still lack access to the clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene services they need to stay healthy and thrive. The Munro Challenge demonstrates people choosing to push themselves to make a difference to others, and every penny raised takes us closer to a world where WaterAid no longer needs to exist.”
Carla George, South West Water Project Manager and Munro Challenge participant, said: "Last year I saw the opportunity to be a part of the WaterAid team for the first time. Knowing that I am contributing to changing this reality was something I knew I had to get involved in. Completing the Brecon Beacons walk was great fun, but knowing the funds raised will directly transform lives made it an unforgettable milestone. I look forward to continuing this vital journey, contributing to bringing clean water to everyone, everywhere."
To learn more about the hugely important work done by WaterAid, visit www.wateraid.org/uk.