Darren Adams is one of a group of Police Federation reps, Trustees, and supporters of the Police Treatment Centres taking part in a 12-hour padelathon to raise money for the charity.
On Friday 14 August, the group will play padel tennis continuously for twelve hours at St Andrews, the charity’s treatment centre in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. They will play on the centre’s newly opened padel court, built during a recent investment in the charity’s wellbeing facilities.
To make the challenge even more difficult, during time off the court, players will take turns cycling on static bikes. The aim of this side quest is to cover 210 miles – the distance between St Andrews and Castlebrae, the treatment centre in Perthshire, Scotland - as many times as possible.
Darren Adams, Chair of Civil Nuclear Police Federation, said: "I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact the Police Treatment Centres have on officers recovering from injury and those facing mental health challenges. The support they provide is invaluable, and if taking part helps raise awareness and funds for that work, then it’s well worth getting involved."
Zoe Myatt, Head of Charity Engagement at the Police Treatment Centres, said: “We are absolutely delighted that the team is taking on this challenge in support of the PTC. Running both of our treatment centres costs around £7.5 million each year, allowing us to provide vital treatment and support to those within the policing profession. An incredible 90% of this funding comes from the generosity of Police Staff, Police Officers, and Retired Officers through voluntary monthly donations.
“Fundraising activities like this play a crucial role in helping the charity secure the additional income needed to continue this important work. We can’t wait to cheer the team on throughout the day and celebrate their fantastic fundraising efforts."
The pedalathon team, who will play from 8am to 8pm on Friday, 14 August, includes Liam Kelly of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland and Stuart Cowan from the British Transport Police Federation, both of whom are pictured with Darren.
Show your support by making a donation and leaving a message of support on the group’s fundraising page https://www.justgiving.com/page/padelathon-for-ptc