KPMG's tough fund-raiser

Jun 20 2008

in association with Henderson

Staff at accountancy giant KPMG took time out to raise £40,000 for two charities.

More than 270 workers took on a variety of challenges at Loch Lomond in aid of The Prince and Princess of Wales and St Margaret's Hospices.

The most arduous task was the Everest Challenge which saw teams of four walking a route totalling 2,000 feet of ascent.

There was also an ascent of Ben Lomond and a combined kayak, cycle and run totalling 38 kilometres. Craig Anderson, head of KPMG Scotland, said: "Accountants aren't known for being natural athletes and it has to be said some of us found the challenges tough, but there's no greater motivation than knowing our efforts will result in a sizable donation to The Prince and Princess of Wales and St. Margaret and Hospices."

If you still wish to sponsor the challenge you can do so through the website www.justgiving.com/kpmglomondhospicechallenge.