Western Power Distribution (WPD) has once again switched on its tremendous support for the physically demanding St David’s Foundation Three Peaks of Wales Challenge.
The firm, which has a base at Ty Coch, Cwmbran and contact centre based at Lamby Way, Cardiff, is putting its energy behind backing the arduous endurance charity event for the fifth year in succession.
The event which is being staged on Saturday, June 30, will see teams of four, plus non climbing driver, scale three of Wales’ tallest peaks – Mount Snowdon, 1,085m(3,560ft), Cadair Idris, 893m (2,927 ft) and Pen-y-fan, 886m (2,907ft), all in a single day.
WPD not only backs the arduous team event but also enters. This year will see 62 members of staff from the company preparing a mammoth thirteen teams for the challenge including a team from their Derby office dubbed The Midlands Mountaineers.
Paul Bishop, WPD’s Corporate Communications Manager, said: “The excellent work of the St David’s Foundation is widely regarded and we are delighted to continue our association with the organisation by supporting the Three Peaks Challenge again this year both in terms of sponsorship and also taking part.
“It’s a really worthwhile event which not only encourages people to enjoy the outdoors, is great for team building and great fun and all for such a great cause.”
Emma Saysell, Chief Executive of The St David’s Foundation, said: “The Three Peaks Challenge is a rewarding test to which teams return year after year. We’re thrilled to once more have WPD on board as sponsor and that such a large number of their staff from throughout their regions are taking part in the event.
“Some, especially those in business, use the event as an innovative, cost-effective team building exercise while others simply enjoy the thrill and immense satisfaction to be gained in conquering three of Wales’ most majestic peaks and raising valuable funds for St David’s Foundation along the way.”