Sarah Hitchings, Sales and Marketing Director at The Residence Collection, has taken on the iconic Trek the Inca Trail challenge to Machu Picchu, raising over £6,500 for Harry’s Pals – far surpassing her initial £3,500 target. Their team pot is now over £50,000 (inc. giftaid).
Tackling the high-altitude Peruvian mountain trail between 5th and 9th October, Sarah joined professionals from across the UK fenestration industry to complete the gruelling physical challenge. Demonstrating the industry’s extraordinary generosity, Sarah smashed her fundraising total before even stepping onto the plane.
The Residence Collection and Sarah extend a huge thank you to everyone who supported the trek, with special gratitude to key industry sponsors including Deceuninck, RegaLead, Quickslide, Cattaneo, GAP, FIT Show, Emplas, Stedek, Roseview, Diamond Droitwich and Three Counties – plus many more. The support and donations received from across the fenestration sector and beyond have been very generous and greatly appreciated, as they will make a real difference to this wonderful charity.
Harry’s Pals is a charity dedicated to supporting children and families facing challenging circumstances by providing vital practical help, tailored experiences and emotional care to improve young lives.
Dating back more than 500 years, the Inca Trail route combines dramatic mountain landscapes, cloud forests and historic archaeological sites before culminating at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu.
Jo Trotman, Sales and Marketing Manager at The Residence Collection, commented: “Sarah has undertaken an unbelievable challenge for such a deserving cause. To raise over £6,500 before even stepping on the plane is a phenomenal achievement, and we are so proud of her.
“The level of support from our industry partners, has been thoroughly overwhelming. We cannot thank everyone enough for their generosity.”
Sarah Hitchings, Sales and Marketing Director at The Residence Collection, added: “Taking on the Inca Trail was one of the most demanding yet extraordinary experiences of my life. I am deeply humbled and grateful for the overwhelming support and donations we received from across the industry. Reaching Machu Picchu knowing we raised over £6,500 for the invaluable work Harry’s Pals does made every single step worth it.”
