Oxfordshire Travis Perkins 200km challenge for Alzheimer’s

Eddy Webb and Brian Kemp, from Travis Perkins’ Chipping Norton branch on Station Road, completed 200km running and cycling challenges by undertaking 100km each to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society – the business’ chosen charity.

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer and one in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity – providing help and hope to everyone affected by dementia.

Eddy, 32, set himself the extraordinary challenge of running 100km in a day, which is roughly the same as running from the Chipping Norton branch to Bristol city centre while Brian took to the Cotswolds hills on his bike to complete his 100km on challenging terrain.

Setting off at 5am, he completed his task in 14 hours. The yard manager at Travis Perkins Chipping Norton did the first 80km around the local area before heading back to his branch to complete the final stretch in front of suppliers, customers, family and friends.

Brian Kemp cycled 100km over six hours (Image: Travis Perkins)

Meanwhile Brian, 56, who is the branch manager, started his cycling challenge at 7am, completing the 100km cycle in six hours, arriving back at the branch mid-afternoon.

Speaking after completing his run, Eddy said: “I have run a long way before, but when I set myself this challenge, I knew how difficult it was going to be, and it certainly did not disappoint from that perspective.

“I felt completely exhausted after it, but ultimately it was for a great cause in Alzheimer’s Society, and it ended up being such a good day for everyone at Travis Perkins Chipping Norton.

“I am so grateful to all those who supported both Brian and me throughout the day.”

Brian said: “Chipping Norton is a tough place to cycle at the best of times because of its hilly nature, but a 100km ride was very challenging. I am pleased I managed to complete it, and my overriding feeling is of pride that everyone at the branch pulled together to raise a great amount of money for charity.”

Travis Perkins is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest supplier of building materials to the building and construction industry.

Featuring a network of more than 550 branches, it supplies thousands of products and materials, including a tool hire service, to trade professionals and self-builders across the nation.

You can donate to Eddy and Brian’s charity fundraiser on their JustGiving page.