WARRINGTON Hospital has received a donation of more than £1,800 thanks to the fundraising efforts of two businesses.

Staff from of Warrington Business Networking International and Northwich-based Ubuntu Wealth Management accumulated the donation after taking on Tough Mudder earlier this month.

The 10-mile assault course challenge was staged at Cholmondeley Castle near Crewe and saw participants complete the famously muddy, 25-obstacle course.

And through their efforts, staff taking part raised £1,832 for Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals’ Charity (WHH Charity).

The charity relies on kind and generous donations to provide additional care and comforts for the benefit of hospital patients and their families beyond which the NHS is able to provide.

Dr Garnet Ronander, founder of Ubuntu and captain of the Ubuntu Diamonds team, explained why he wanted to take part and support the hospital trust.

“I love a challenge and believe that in order to grow, we need to continually push ourselves to do things that are uncomfortable, but good for us,” he said.

“Over the last year, I have lost both my mother-in-law and father-in-law.

“They both passed too young and had brief stays in hospital, and it gave me an appreciation of all the fantastic humans that dedicate their lives to helping people when they are at their lowest points and provide comfort to them.”

One of the other team members was Paul Moore, of Westbrook-based PME Projects.

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He said: “I originally signed up as a personal challenge following a difficult 2020/21, but more recently in memory of my mum who sadly passed away.

“Tough Mudder is not a solo event, and with the help of my Ubuntu Diamonds teammates I was sure we would power through.”

After receiving the donation WHH Charity fundraising manager Helen Higginson thanked all participants for their generosity.

She added: “The charity would like to thank each and every one who took part and also supported this amazing group by way of a donation.

“We truly appreciate the team’s efforts and the donations generated will truly make a difference.”

Should your business like to support your local hospitals, call the WHH Charity team on 01925 662666 or visit whhcharity.org.uk to find out more.