Pipekit, the independent distributor of specialist pipework and drainage solutions, based in Shrewsbury, has been busy this autumn fundraising and driving awareness for its charity of the year, Lingen Davies Cancer Fund.
Since partnering with Lingen Davies, which exists to enhance cancer services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Mid Wales, Pipekit has participated in numerous events to raise much needed funds and awareness for the charity’s LiveLife Cancer Awareness service, as well as support for patients during treatment and the after-care rehabilitation programme.
Commenting on the partnership, M.D of Pipekit Martyn Rowlands said: “We are delighted to support Lingen Davies and the work they do to help those affected with cancer. Lingen Davies is a charity close to our hearts. With 1 in 2 people affected by cancer in their lifetime, the work that Lingen Davies does to increase the awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and how we can all live healthier lives to try preventing it is vital.”
The most recent Pipekit events have included a sunrise trek up Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa, which saw six of Pipekit’s team, including Sales Director Jamie McQueen, conquer the climb up and back down in less than five hours, raising over £2,000 in the process.
Martyn Rowlands spearheaded a Pipekit team of staff, family and friends who took part in Lingen Davies’ Titty Trail, a walk for breast cancer that took place in the Shropshire Hills on the 12th October, and the team have also recently trialled a local community day at its head office, where the Lingen Davies LiveLife team were on hand to talk to staff, visitors and guests about cancer.
This was a kickstart event to help raise awareness amongst Pipekit’s immediate business community, and something Lingen Davies Cancer Fund is keen to develop with other companies in the region, helping to spread awareness about cancer, and encourage more conversations – ultimately helping more people seek medical support to get an earlier cancer diagnosis, which improves outcomes and survival rates.
Talking about the partnership Steph Smith, relationship fundraiser for Lingen Davies, expressed their gratitude to Pipekit for the ongoing support.
“As a charity, we exist to ensure that people impacted by cancer throughout Shropshire, Telford and Mid Wales, can access the very best cancer services locally. Companies such as Pipekit, that choose to support us with a variety of initiatives, are a vital part of ensuring we can continue to deliver new technology, resources, and therapeutic programmes to benefit patients”.
She continues: “We were also very pleased to be invited by Pipekit to deliver a LiveLife Cancer Awareness roadshow on the Sweetlake Business site this month. We had some great conversations with people to highlight the signs and symptoms of cancer – contributing to greater awareness and ultimately more people seeking medical support with any concerns.”