The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Award for Charity

Anna Weeks

Said the following about North East Team Northern:

“The North East Team within Northern walked 26.2miles as part of Macmillan's Mighty Hike, along the Northumberland Coast Line. A huge team from all parts of the region (engineering, management, marketing, operations) came together to complete the challenge. The Team raised almost £8,000 for the charity, a charity close to our hearts, with a member of the team's wife being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Those who were unable to join in (heavily pregnant, injured etc.!) provided food and refreshments stops along the route (a lot of jelly babies were eaten). The team took 12hours to complete the challenge.

This is just one part of the North East's recently set up charity forum. A collection of staff advocating the benefits of charity work, volunteering and fundraising. Other events include litter picking in Darlington.“