10th Of August by Sam Torr

Zest 4 Leisure part of the multi award-winning P&A Group has pledged its support for Alzheimer’s Society and has been working hard to raise funds for this important cause. P&A Group’s Managing Director Steve Morgan and Landscaping and Timber Buildings Manager John Vaughan, have gone the extra mile for charity this weekend, Sunday 9th August by taking on their latest challenge – The 70.3 Gdynia Polish Iron Man Challenge.

Amazing results from both Charity Champions, completing within 10 minutes of each other in just over 5 and a half hours. Huge crowds were on hand to cheer them on in the scorching heat - finally reaching the finish line having completed the 1.9 km sea swim, 90 km cycle ride and finally the 21.1 km run. It was a proud moment for Steve and John when they completed the triathlon and collected their Iron Man Medals and Finisher’s shirts as it was all in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. Donations welcome:  www.justgiving.com/zest4leisure   and on www.justgiving.com/pandagroup2015fundraisingevents 

This triathlon is part of a series of events that P&A have in their calendar to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. Steve and John have already completed the Velothon Cycle Wales prior to their trade exhibition in the Birmingham NEC for the Zest 4 Leisure division. As well as the Ripon Triathlon - all in aid of Alzheimer’s society. Steve and John’s next major challenge is Iron Man Wales in September where they will face the intense challenge to complete a 2.4 mile sea swim in Tenby, a 112 mile bike ride up and down the hills of south wales and a 26.2 mile run, through the town.

Steve and John are raising money for Alzheimer’s Society. Anyone can pledge their support by visiting the Just Giving page here: www.justgiving.com/pandagroup2015fundraisingevents  or on the Zest 4 Leisure page (part of the P&A Group) www.justgiving.com/zest4leisure/ . All proceeds will go directly to Alzheimer’s Society. If you would like to help support or sponsor, please contact Janet Major on 01352 752 555.

Alzheimer’s Society works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in Wales, England and Northern Ireland. The charity was selected as P&A Group’s charity of choice for 2015 having raised £5,000 in 2014 for the Alzheimer's Society. It is a condition that touches the lives of so many. Steve explains,
“There are so many people within our society that live with this progressive and life-changing condition. At P&A Group, we work hard to support our local community and we feel privileged to be able to support such a worthy cause.”