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Dartmoor Challenge Teammhs trek for charity

Twelve members of mhs homes staff will be walking 33 miles across the rugged terrain of Dartmoor in just one day for our 2008 chosen charity, The Macmillan Cancer Care Unit at Medway.

The staff members which include, mhs homes’ Chief Executive, John Sands and Housing Director, Ashley Hook will be aiming to replicate the Royal Marines challenge across this wild terrain.

David Fradley from the Royal Marines said, "We use Dartmoor as a training ground for recruits due to the wild environment. No marine can receive their green beret without completing this trek. It’s going to be a real challenge for these members of staff, certainly in the time they have set themselves, but what a fantastic way to help raise money for Macmillan?"

Madeline Chainey, PR Manager said, "Members of staff have really picked up the gauntlet and have gone all out to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care. Six months into the year we have already raised £25,500. Anyone wanting to help us reach £50,000 before the end of the year or who want to sponsor our Dartmoor team can do so via the just giving website, http://www.justgiving.com/mhshomes"