Edrington employees saddle up for Beatson Cancer Charity

28th October 2022 12:00

"The energy you get from sharing such an experience in the name of charity really is a strong testament to the culture and the great people we have in Edrington."

Kasper Andersen, Managing Director for the Nordics & Germany Edrington

The team raised an incredible £71,042 for our charity during the two-day challenge.

The team raised an incredible £71,042 for our charity during the two-day challenge.

28th October 2022


"The energy you get from sharing such an experience in the name of charity really is a strong testament to the culture and the great people we have in Edrington."

Kasper Andersen, Managing Director for the Nordics & Germany Edrington

We’re delighted to announce a group of Edrington employees have raised over £70,000 for Beatson Cancer Charity. 

We were thrilled to be one of the two chosen charities for Edrington’s epic cycle challenge at the beginning of September.  

65 employees embarked on the two-day long 155-mile cycle through Denmark to raise funds. Edrington agreed to double match their total and they raised an incredible £142,084 – meaning Beatson Cancer Charity received £71,042.

PICTURED: The cyclists during their challenge in Denmark

 

PICTURED: Justin Hutton-Penman, Fiona Cockburn & Paul McGovern 

"To see how the donations really do make a difference to the charities is just fantastic."

Kasper Andersen, Managing Director for the Nordics & Germany Edrington

PICTURED: Fiona Cockburn, Paul McGovern & Moira Jacques

The cycle finished in Copenhagen, where Edrington employees from 11 worldwide locations, including Glasgow, celebrated their achievement together. 

Kasper Andersen, Managing Director for the Nordics & Germany Edrington, led the EPIC cycling committee.  

Kasper said: ‘’After a three year break it was wonderful to be able to do this again. The energy you get from sharing such an experience in the name of charity really is a strong testament to the culture and the great people we have in Edrington. To see how the donations really do make a difference to the charities is just fantastic.’’ 

PICTURED: Regional Fundraising Manager, Charlene Low, and Director of Fundraising, Morag Cunningham, with Justin Hutton-Penman, Fiona Cockburn & Paul McGovern

Charlene Low, regional fundraising manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “We are so grateful to everyone who took part in Edrington’s epic cycle to raise money for both Beatson Cancer Charity and Hellebro.  

“It looked like an incredible couple of days and we’re sure Denmark made for a picturesque cycle. 

“Thank you also to Edrington for double matching the team’s fundraising efforts – this incredible total will allow us to support so many cancer patients and their families across the west of Scotland.” 

Thank you all so much for your incredible efforts!