SUEZ staff who kept fit and active during lockdown and won a company competition have donated their prize winnings to charity.

Cornwall contract manager for SUEZ Patrick Daws was delighted to present Oliver Hoare, head of fundraising for Cornwall Hospice Care, a cheque for £100.

SUEZ had set up a nationwide staff team challenge to raise money for their adopted charity Macmillan.

“The original goal to complete 1,407 km of exercise, the distance between Lands End and John O’Groats, was beaten in just three days,” said a spokesperson.

“The end total travelled by the employees was enough to travel that distance more than 59 times or circle the world more than twice!”

The challenge raised a total of over £2,000 for Macmillan, alongside supporting other charities including Action for Children, Human Appeal, Refugee Action and UNICEF.

Patrick said: “It was a great way to keep the team active and motivated during lockdown. We saw participation from all areas of the business in Cornwall and the event really drew the Team together.”

Kernow KilomEaters, the winning team, contributed an impressive 14,000 km to the cumulative total of 83,057 km through cycling, running, surfing, paddle boarding and many more forms of exercise. As the winning team, they were awarded £100 to donate to a local charity of their choice, and after a team vote it was decided to donate the prize money to Cornwall Hospice Care.

Thanking SUEZ, Oliver said: “It’s time for a well-earned rest!”