The HERTS 10K Challenge (www.herts10k.com) takes place annually in October and was initiated to raise funds for the Grove House Hospice*. Started in 2006, the race has raised over £500,000 for the Hospice since its inception.
The HERTS 10K is the charity’s flagship fundraising event with 1000's of runners coming back year after year in support of their local hospice. In October 2009 Levy Associates won the St Albans and District Chamber of Commerce Award for Corporate and Social Responsibility for their creation of the HERTS 10K.
In July 2010 the HERTS 10K was shortlisted in the Charity Times Awards - Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Year category. The company remains the Founder and Main Sponsor of the race with all staff members either volunteering or running in the race.
Levy Associates are a major supporter of Grove House Hospice*. Setting up the Herts 10K in 2006, to date the race has raised over £500K for this vital facility.
Mark Lister, Chief Executive of Grove House comments: "Often, a smaller charity like ours might get overlooked by the business community. I think it's brilliant that Levy Associates has chosen to support Grove House and their efforts have made a real difference to the lives of people affected by life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer. The ongoing support of Levy Associates continues to make a real difference to the lives of local people living with a life-threatening illness."
Chris Kenny, general manager of Levy Associates, has been working for the company for over seven years and is very proud to be involved in supporting the Herts 10K. Chris said: "I think that it's fantastic that we are all getting involved in helping a local charity such as Grove House and I'm proud to be working for a company that takes its corporate responsibility so seriously. I really look forward to the race each year which is always a great day for everyone taking part!"
For more information on Grove House Hospice, please visit: www.grove-house.org.uk. "Grove House" is the working name of St Albans and Dacorum Day Hospice
