FirstGroup HQ Employees gathered at Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium this morning (21 March) to kick off their ‘Run A Mile’ fundraising event in support of Sport Relief. The challenge saw employees walk, jog and run the mile in various forms of fancy dress led by their HR Director, John Evans, and Finance Director Chris Surch, both of whom sported 118 costumes.
The 30 strong group began their journey outside Pittodrie with Aberdeen Football Club players Mark Reynolds and Calvin Zola on hand to start the challenge.
Aberdeen player Mark Reynolds said: “It was Relief of a different kind at Pittodrie today after the relief of the Cup win on Sunday. It was great to see the runners of all ages and shapes from FirstGroup take to the streets for Sports Relief. The fitness levels are a bit different to Sunday but the commitment and determination is the same. It was a brilliant effort by FirstGroup employees and all for a worthwhile cause.”
Karen Smith, an Office Manager at FirstGroup organised the event. She said: “We were very excited to have the support of Mark Reynolds and Calvin Zola to officially start our run. Sunday’s cup win has been the talk of the office so there was no better place than Pittodrie to begin the challenge.
“We have raised more than £1,000 already today for Sport Relief which is a great result, with more donations to come.”