Selco Builders Warehouse has raised a landmark £1 million for Cancer Research UK, marking a major milestone in its partnership with the charity.
Since first sponsoring Cancer Research UK in 2022, Selco colleagues, customers and suppliers have taken part in a wide range of fundraising activities, helping to support the charity's vital work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Selco store colleagues have organised countless activities from raffles, giveaways, and head shaves to bike rides, mountain climbs, and marathons.
The £1 million milestone follows the recent Race Across Selco fundraising challenge. The three-day event saw Selco's Senior Leadership Team, joined by Leyland CEO Martin Hastings, take on the challenge to travel from Selco York to Selco Exeter stores with only £100 each in their pockets, all while completing a series of checkpoints and fundraising tasks along the way.
Travelling hundreds of miles across the country by the quickest means possible, the four teams took on a series of challenges, from building furniture in record time to getting their hands dirty with hands-on activities. Along the way, they relied on determination, teamwork, the kindness of strangers and generous donations from the general public.
The event supported both Cancer Research UK and Selco Community Heroes, raising a total of £82,0000 to fund life-saving cancer research as well as vital work carried out by community organisations across the country.
Another initiative that contributed to fundraising efforts was the recent Shine Night Walk Birmingham, where Selco Support Centre colleagues joined thousands of participants to take on the city's night-time challenge, lighting up the streets of Birmingham City Centre during a 10k walk to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. As part of the charity's flagship fundraising programme, the event brought people together to support cancer research.
Frank Elkins, CEO of Selco Builders Warehouse, said: "At Selco, a huge part of our business is giving back. Reaching £1 million for Cancer Research UK is a fantastic achievement and one that everybody connected with Selco is incredibly proud of. Since we started this joint effort, our colleagues, customers and suppliers have shown unwavering support and have gone above and beyond to raise money for a cause that affects so many people.
"Our stores put in an enormous amount of effort with local fundraising initiatives, continuously finding new and creative ways to raise money month in, month out. This milestone reflects the collective effort of thousands of people and demonstrates what can be achieved when everyone comes together behind a common purpose."
Eve Mitchell, Cancer Research UK's Associate Director of Supporter Relationships, commented: "We'd like to congratulate everybody at Selco Builders Warehouse for raising an incredible £1 million for Cancer Research UK since 2022.
Reaching this amazing milestone highlights their continued commitment to supporting our life-saving research and helping bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
Huge thanks to Selco's fantastic colleagues and customers who've made this milestone possible. Together we are making a difference. Together we are beating cancer."
The money Selco has raised for Cancer Research UK will be used to fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner, as well as providing important cancer information to the public.
