First2Protect raises over £10,000 with skydives, mountain climbs, and more!
Today, we’re extending a huge thank-you to everyone at Exeter-based property insurance firm First2Protect, staff of which have raised a whopping £10,604 for Devon Mind during 2022!
Devon Mind Marketing & Fundraising Manager Andre with Megan, Robyn and Sam from First2Protect.
First2Protect staff chose Devon Mind as their Charity of the Year for 2022, with a group of colleagues committing to a 15,000 ft. skydive, one climbing Snowdon — the highest mountain in Wales — and extra collections taking place in the firm’s office throughout the year. Smashing their initial target of £5,000 by over double, the committed fundraisers have officially raised £10,604!
The team from First2Protect currently sit top of the fundraising leaderboards on our very own fundraising platform, with one of the biggest team fundraisers in Devon Mind’s history. A total of 18 staff members joined the online fundraising team, collaborating and supporting one another to make a huge impact to our ability to deliver more mental health support to people across Devon.
Devon Mind’s Marketing & Fundraising Manager Andre commented about First2Protect’s efforts:
“We are all massively impressed by, and hugely thankful for, First2Protect’s fundraising during 2022. Their willingness to take on a group skydive challenge face on, as well as raising money in a variety of other ways with their colleagues, has been inspiring. We really hope that everyone enjoyed their fundraising, which will make a real difference to the lives of real people across Devon, and wish them all the best for their next charity partnership!”
If you’re inspired by First2Protect’s campaign and would like to raise money in your own workplace, register your interest in becoming one of our corporate partners today. If you would like to find out more about taking on a sponsored skydive for Devon Mind, check out our dedicated page here.