2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Westhill’s Gary Barbour (42), who works at FirstGroup’s headquarters in Aberdeen, recently completed the WolfTrek Challenge and helped raise £4,000 for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) charity.
Gary, who is FirstGroup’s Facilities Manager, joined a team of five for the annual event, which comprises a 45-mile walk between Forres on the Moray Coast and the Cairngorm Mountains in the Eastern Highlands.
The team set off at 5pm on August 4, passing through some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery and continuing into the night using head torches to light the way. At 8am on August 5, after 15 hours of non-stop walking over arduous tracks and trails, Gary and the team finished at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains.
Gary said: “As we were walking into the small hours of Saturday morning we began to realise the severity of the challenge and had to club together as a team to motivate each other.
“It was easily the most challenging physical event I have done – my feet were so badly blistered that I found it hard to walk for a few days after.
“Mens Fitness magazine lists the WolfTrek on its ‘9 things that everyone must do’ list and I would recommend the event for those seeking a challenge combined with stunning scenery.”
On behalf of the team Gary added: “We want to thank everybody that supported and donated to our cause, including FirstGroup’s Charity and Sponsorship Committee. The money raised will be distributed through the CHAS charity and help make a real difference in people’s lives throughout Scotland.”
In addition to friends and family, the team were also supported by the FirstGroup Charity and Sponsorship Committee. The Committee comprises 12 members of staff based throughout Britain and considers requests for funding and gifts from groups and organisations across the country. It aims to provide charitable support in line with three specific criteria – young people, health and the environment. For further information on the Committee please visit www.firstgroup.com
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