A group of nine brave employees from Hallmark Care Homes’ Central Support Office in Billericay, Essex, walked 62 miles in two days, raising £13,700 for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

The developments team, led by Construction Director James Rowntree, walked a gruelling 100km in 31-degree heat last Friday and Saturday, from Putney Bridge to Hallmark’s new site in Henley on Thames.

They tackled the momentous challenge to raise awareness and funds to fuel life-changing dementia research as part of the care provider’s commitment to raise £50,000 for the charity throughout 2018.

James Rowntree, Construction Director at Hallmark Care Homes, said: “It was a difficult challenge but, despite the blisters and adverse weather conditions, we all made it past the finishing line!

“I would like to give a huge thanks to our colleagues, family, friends and sponsors, including Knight Frank, Steve Feldman, Christie & Co, G&T Office Equipment, Clarke Infinity, Arc Engineers, Lawrence Baker, Leighway Brickwork, Eastway Electrical and Meedhurst Project Management, who supported us with generous donations and phone calls throughout the duration of the walk. We couldn’t have raised this tremendous amount nor completed the challenge without you.”

Katy Abraham, Corporate Partnerships Officer at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: “Well done and a big thank you to the whole team for conquering this mammoth challenge, especially during a heat wave! They’ve all done such a fantastic job and their fundraising efforts are going to make a huge difference in Alzheimer's Research UK’s search for a cure for dementia.”

For further information about the group’s challenge or if you wish to donate please visit: https://hallmarkcarehomes.everydayhero.com/uk/developments-team-100km-walk