Team PCD Takes the Plunge for Firefly!

On Sunday, 22nd June, Team PCD headed to the stunning Miller’s Dale Viaduct in Derbyshire for a fundraising challenge like no other – a 100ft abseil in support of Firefly, our Charity of the Year.

What started as a simple family walk earlier this year quickly turned into something much bigger. Back in February, Kristen, our Head of Partnerships, spotted the abseil point while out with her son and thought, “I can definitely rope some colleagues into this!” — and that’s exactly what she did!

We were thrilled to be joined on the day by an incredible group of staff, family and friends, including some very brave children as young as 7. The full team included:

Kristen, Rick and Ronald (7)
Katie
Laura
Claire and Cole (15)
Sadie and Oli
Jemma and Kirk
Becky and Mia (11)
Louise, Isis (15) and Kyuss (10)

From the youngest to the oldest, everyone brought incredible energy and determination to the challenge. Ronald, Kristen’s son, even kicked things off by going first, and absolutely nailed it! He impressed everyone by going down not once, but a few times!

Of course, not everyone was quite as fearless – a few of us were a little more nervous standing on that edge. But with lots of encouragement and team spirit, we all made it down safely, and with huge smiles at the bottom!

After the adrenaline rush, most of us headed to the pub for a well-earned meal and a chance to celebrate the day’s achievements together.

Why we did it

We took on this challenge to raise funds for Firefly, a local charity that provides free transport and vital support for people undergoing cancer treatment in Doncaster. The work they do is life-changing for so many across our community, and we’re proud to do our part to support them.

A huge thank you

We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who donated, cheered us on, or shared words of support. Your encouragement means the world to us!

If you’d still like to support the team and contribute to this important cause, you can still make a donation via our GoFundMe page:
👉 Donate here

Every pound raised helps Firefly continue providing comfort, care and transport for people affected by cancer in Doncaster.