Fiera Real Estate UK is running an Ekiden Covid-19 fundraiser to support Duty to Care, a charity that provides support for NHS workers to enable them to improve and sustain their mental health and wellbeing.
More than 150 property professionals are taking part in the Ekiden long-distance multi-stage relay challenge, which takes place over three days from Friday 23 April. Participants will be split into teams of 10 and will walk, run or cycle to cover the minimum team target distance of 100km. Prizes will be awarded to the team that travels the furthest and raises the most.
The challenge aims to raise £10,000 to fund therapy sessions for 250 NHS workers as they continue to care for the nation during the pandemic. The Intensive Care Society said half of ICU staff needed psychological support to help them deal with their experiences and added that some had already left their professions. “This pandemic is the greatest crisis we have seen in a century,” said ICS president Dr Stephen Webb.
“There is a danger that we will lose further staff in the future. We know there is a risk of people falling ill and wanting to leave – not just in intensive care but across the entire healthcare sector.”
For information about how to take part, contact Minty Brown at minty.brown@fierarealestate.com
To donate, go to: https://uk.gofundme.com/f/fiera-real-estate-uks-ekiden-relay-race-covid19
