On Sunday 9th June, an intrepid team of fundraisers from Chester-based company Excel TM Group laced up their boots, pulled on their rucksacks and put on the waterproofs to head up Mount Snowdon – all to raise funds for Platform for Life.
Introducing Excel TM Group...
Excel TM Group is an award-winning construction telemarketing and lead generation provider. Formed in 2020 and they’ve won awards including Elite Business’s 100 Top SME 2024 Businesses. After starting life based in Ellesmere Port, in the summer of 2024 Excel TM Group moved into new premises on Chester Business Park.
Mental health is an issue that really matters to them. Excel TM Group CEO, Mike, has openly talked about his own mental health challenges, and he’s now passionate about finding ways to support others who are struggling. It was this passion that led to them getting in touch with us to make their amazing offer to climb Mount Snowdon to raise funds for Platform for Life.
The weather gods were not with them...
An early June date had been chosen in the hope that the weather and walking conditions would be favourable. Unfortunately, the weather had other ideas!
The day started off dull, but the higher up Snowdon the team climbed, the worse the weather became. The team was very well prepared for the possibility of difficult conditions and kept a close eye on weather reports during their ascent. Despite desperately wanting to reach the summit, they were mindful of not taking any risks. They made a point of talking to other walkers, who’d already made it to the top and were on their way back down, to make sure that they would be safe to continue. Reassured that although it was really challenging, it was safe, they continued.
Finally, after a few tiring hours, the team made it to the top – and grabbed the opportunity to dry out briefly in the summit visitor centre before heading back down again in the pouring rain!
Although there were quite a few aches and pains in the Excel TM office the next day, all the team who took part were delighted that they managed to achieve their aim, and raising over £1200 for Platform For Life made it all worthwhile.
Sian Dunn, Managing Director, Excel TM Group
We’re so grateful to Excel TM Group for their support, especially battling the conditions they faced on the day! The team put themselves through a really challenging experience to help raise funds to support our work with families affected by challenging situations and poor mental health. It’s difficult to overstate how much we appreciate that. The demand for our services is increasing, and we have to find a way to meet that need. Having companies like Excel TM Group offer to help us in amazing ways like this means an awful lot. On behalf of all of us at Platform For Life, and all the families we support, we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part on the day, and everyone who sponsored the Excel TM Group Walk up Snowdon. Every penny helps to make a real difference to the lives of people who desperately need our support.
Philippa Davies, CEO, Platform For Life
If you, as a business, a group, or an individual would like to support the work we do here at Platform For Life, just like the wonderful Excel TM Group has, we would love to hear from you, your support means everything to us and our families.