Cheadle-based Short Construction is preparing to take on an extraordinary challenge next week. Four team members – Adrian Short, Darren Peatfield, Ged Rodgers and Max Webster – will embark on The Not So Short Walk, a five-day, 184km trek from the company’s head office all the way to the base of Snowdon.
Taking place on 11–15 May, the walk will see the team travel through Greater Manchester, Cheshire and North Wales, before completing the challenge alongside friends, family and colleagues with a 3,199-foot ascent to the summit of Snowdon on 16 May.
The team is raising funds for Autisk, a Stockport-based charity that provides vital support to autistic children and young people. For Adrian and Lesley Short, the cause is especially meaningful. Their son Joshua, now an adult, is autistic, giving them a deep, personal understanding of just how essential the services it delivers are to local families.
“For many autistic children, a stable and predictable routine is essential, so when organisations like Autisk face disruption, the impact on families can be immense,” Adrian commented. “We’re taking on this challenge because we’ve seen firsthand the difference charities like Autisk make, and we’re proud that our colleagues recognise this too. We want to help secure Autisk’s future so their team can focus on delivering the services they excel in, without the constant pressure of financial uncertainty.”
The Short Construction team hopes to raise £25,000. Find out more and donate here.
