The staff from Juniper Training celebrate completing their charity challenge
The staff from Juniper Training celebrate completing their charity challenge

Staff at a Lichfield company have cycled the distance between the UK and Afghanistan to raise money for charity.

The staff from Juniper Training celebrate completing their charity challenge
The staff from Juniper Training celebrate completing their charity challenge

The team from Juniper Training have taken four months to pedal the equivalent 3,556 miles, taking to the saddle before and after work.

The group completed the challenge in a month less than their target, raising £920 for Help for Heroes along the way.

A spokesperson said:

“Despite several injuries and numerous holidays, everybody taking part has willingly given up time before work, during work, after work and even at weekends to get the job done. No mean feat for some!

“Some of our students and visitors have also helped out too. We would like to thank everyone who has donated and sponsored each of us to complete our fundraising event.”

Anyone who would still like to sponsor the group can call Caroline on 01543 258948.

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