Teamwork, triumphs, and tireless effort

Local company, Service Certainty, have been working extremely hard over the past year to raise funds and awareness for SNAP as their chosen charity.

We chatted to Business Development Manager, Connor, about why they chose SNAP and the challenges they took on as a team, raising over £4,000 and they aren’t finished yet.

Connor shares, “We wanted to support a local charity where we could make a meaningful difference and feel really connected to the cause.

Fundraising Manager, Sara, met the team, explained what SNAP does and the impact the charity has on families who need their support. The visit left a lasting impression on the whole office and made the decision an absolute no brainer for us. Also, getting to see the SNAP facilities and exactly where the money would be going to further solidified the decision for us too.

“It was actually after we’d made the decision that I found out that my parents attended some SNAP events through some of their friends, and my aunt had called SNAP’s helpline in the past for advice!”

Connor and Managing Director, Richard, led the charge on the first challenge, a triathlon.

“It was actually something that we had been talking about doing for a while, so when the opportunity came up to link it to fundraising for SNAP, it was a pretty easy decision. It was great fun, and definitely a challenge! We wanted to do something that would really push us out of our comfort zones. The training was pretty intense and  even a bit competitive at times. We were comparing swim times, run paces, and bike distances every week. It was a great motivator and we all actually lost a bit of weight in the training process! It ended up being such a brilliant day; we all did better than expected and loved the atmosphere.

“The 20km walk was a completely different kind of challenge, and one that involved the whole team. We wanted to choose something that everyone could get involved in, but that would still be a genuine challenge people would want to sponsor. The walk took place just two weeks after the triathlon, so those of us who did both used the triathlon training to also prepare for the walk. For those who focused on the walk alone, the preparation was brilliant. Lots of evening and weekend walks squeezed in around busy work and family lives. It was tough going at points, but we trained together, supported each other throughout, and had a real sense of camaraderie on the day. It was really nice seeing everyone commit to it in their own way and give 100%.”

“I honestly loved both events, and I think I can safely say the whole team feels the same. The sense of satisfaction at the end of each challenge was immense, and seeing how much we managed to raise for SNAP gave us all a real sense of pride. The effort, the teamwork, and the end result all came together to make it something genuinely rewarding for everyone involved.”

Connor and Managing Director, Richard, led the charge on the first challenge, a triathlon.

“It was actually something that we had been talking about doing for a while, so when the opportunity came up to link it to fundraising for SNAP, it was a pretty easy decision. It was great fun, and definitely a challenge! We wanted to do something that would really push us out of our comfort zones. The training was pretty intense and  even a bit competitive at times. We were comparing swim times, run paces, and bike distances every week. It was a great motivator and we all actually lost a bit of weight in the training process! It ended up being such a brilliant day; we all did better than expected and loved the atmosphere.

Triathlon team (left to right): Richard, Liam, Justina and Connor

“The 20km walk was a completely different kind of challenge, and one that involved the whole team. We wanted to choose something that everyone could get involved in, but that would still be a genuine challenge people would want to sponsor. The walk took place just two weeks after the triathlon, so those of us who did both used the triathlon training to also prepare for the walk. For those who focused on the walk alone, the preparation was brilliant. Lots of evening and weekend walks squeezed in around busy work and family lives. It was tough going at points, but we trained together, supported each other throughout, and had a real sense of camaraderie on the day. It was really nice seeing everyone commit to it in their own way and give 100%.”

“I honestly loved both events, and I think I can safely say the whole team feels the same. The sense of satisfaction at the end of each challenge was immense, and seeing how much we managed to raise for SNAP gave us all a real sense of pride. The effort, the teamwork, and the end result all came together to make it something genuinely rewarding for everyone involved.”

“Nothing’s confirmed just yet, but we’re already talking about what comes next! I think it’s likely we’ll stick with a similar format, one challenge that leans towards the athletic side of things, and one that takes the whole team a step beyond the 20km walk (pardon the pun). Whatever we choose, we’re committed to keeping up the momentum and continuing to support SNAP as best we can.”