Student Officers raise £2,680 for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and EDAN Lincs
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You might remember reading about our celebrated Cohort 36, who assisted in locating an elderly missing person while out on an exercise, some weeks ago? Well, our sterling Student Officers recently took on the unenviable task of completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge as part of their fundraising assignment.
For the uninitiated, the Yorkshire Three Peaks involves climbing the mountains of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, an arduous yet rewarding 25-mile circular route. In addition to their 23-week classroom/practical based training, Student Officers are also asked to complete a charity challenge.
Pictured: Student Officers gathered, ready to embark on their Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge
Setting their fundraising target at £3000, along with various bake sales, our steadfast students decided to set themselves the task of completing the Three Peaks challenge for sponsorship. So far, they’ve raised a fantastic £2,680 for their chosen charities: Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and EDAN Lincs (Ending Domestic Abuse Now). Raising this much money has been a fantastic achievement and we are very proud of their efforts.
A spokesperson on behalf of the Student Officers, said: “On 8 June (one completed it solo on 15 June), with little to no training but plenty of snacks, we embarked on a gruelling 24-mile hike over the Yorkshire Three Peaks. We endured injuries and exhaustion, but pulled through with lots of laughs, successfully completing the challenge within the 12-hour goal that we had set ourselves.
“It was mentally and physically challenging, but we all helped each other and worked as a team to get the job done. We completed the challenge to raise money for our chosen charities. During the hike on both days, we learnt that the Air Ambulance was called out and that, sadly, two people lost their lives on the peaks. This really highlighted the importance of the Air Ambulance and the vital work they do.”
Of this immense challenge and success, Supt Phil Vickers, Head of Learning & Development, said: "This is a fantastic effort from our newest intake of Officers, supporting two key local charities and demonstrating their commitment to work together to achieve great results.
“We are particularly proud of this Cohort and look forward to them joining our 24/7 Response teams across the County, showing the same determination and energy to keep Lincolnshire safe. Thank you, Cohort 36!”
If you would like to contribute toward these important causes, you can, by heading to our Student Officers’ GoFundMe page. Every donation makes a difference, no matter how small. We’re sure our very worthwhile chosen charities would be enormously grateful.
