Employees from energy safety specialists Riello UPS are gearing up for an epic take a look at of endurance to assist a cherished colleague, Peter Walthall, identified with Motor Neurone Illness (MND). This arduous 40-mile fundraising trek from their Wrexham Industrial Property head workplace to the famend Vale Park stadium of Port Vale Soccer Membership in Burslem, Staffordshire, is in assist of the MND Affiliation.
Peter, aged 58, from Cheadle, Staffordshire, has devoted over 11 years to the corporate and is constant his function as Undertaking Supervisor with unwavering willpower. This journey will stand as a mark of solidarity with Peter, a lifelong Port Vale fan. The ultimate vacation spot, Vale Park, holds a particular significance for Peter, who has cherished over 5 a long time supporting the workforce and greater than 20 years of holding a season ticket.
The principle group of intrepid Riello UPS staff will embark on this sponsored stroll, scheduled over two days [Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September], with an in a single day camp. An inspiring present of assist, lots of Peter’s colleagues, household, and associates will take part a ‘Riello UPS Relay’ at varied factors alongside the way in which.
To coincide with Port Vale’s League One residence fixture towards Mansfield City on Saturday 20 September, the trek will conclude in celebration and hope.
Additional including to the hassle, Riello UPS workers members from different regional branches in Letchworth, Fareham, and Cumbernauld will discover their very own methods to take part. Every department has arrange treadmills to assist workforce members full the equal distance.
Leo Craig, Managing Director of Riello UPS Ltd, emphasizes Peter’s reputation and respect throughout the workforce, which made his analysis a hefty blow. Nonetheless, Peter’s and his household’s resilience stays an inspiration, a mirrored image of his character, and the MND Affiliation has supplied invaluable assist to them.
Leo’s phrases resonate with gratitude as he acknowledges the important function performed by the MND Affiliation in providing recommendation and help to households affected by MND. The charity is widely known as Riello UPS’s Charity of the Yr for 2025.
Moreover, Port Vale Soccer Membership’s help in facilitating the trek is applauded, as is the workforce’s willpower to trek from Wrexham to Port Vale, elevating consciousness and funds within the course of.
