Axis Security Goes The Extra Mile

Axis Security Systems Division went the extra distance for one of its biggest customers, Boots the Chemist, joining it in its challenge to cycle and walk the length of Britain, in aid of BBC Children in Need.

Starting in September, and due to finish in mid-December, the Boots Profit Protection Team are making their way from John O’Groats to Lands End in relay, each regional team covering the leg within its area. Raising funds for Children in Need, the teams are carrying the charity’s mascot, Pudsey Bear, throughout the journey, handing the bear on to the next team like a baton at the end of each leg.

Members of Axis Security Systems Division’s Bristol office joined in the South West leg of the route to show their support, cycling from Stroud to Bridgwater in mid-November. The team covered over 80 miles across the course of three days, stopping in at Boots stores along the way to raise extra funds, and to get Pudsey’s passport stamped at each store visited.

Commenting on the challenge, Chris Hunt, Axis Security’s Regional Director said, “Alongside Ian Smith of QED one of our suppliers, I joined the Boots team in cycling the South West section of the route. Over the years I’ve built up a good working relationship with Jeff Garraway of Boots, so when he asked if I wanted to get involved it was a challenge I couldn’t refuse.

“It was a bit of a daunting task as I hadn’t done any specific training and the weather at the time had been particularly stormy. Fortunately, it largely held out for us and we had a fun but tiring few days, all for a good cause. The whole Boots Profit Protection team are hoping to raise an impressive total of £10,000 for BBC Children in Need from the event, and we managed to raise over £1,500 of this final target which is a fantastic achievement.”

Children in Need aims to make a positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. To find out how to add your pledge to the Boots Team, contact Chris Hunt at Axis Security’s Bristol office on 01454 881010.