Walking the wall

TWO senior managers from Howarth Timber and Building Supplies in Oldham are on the trip of a lifetime helping make wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Mark Terry and Jason Rothwell, who are part of the management team at the Howarth depot in Shaw Road, are currently walking the equivalent of a marathon for each of six days, trekking across the Great Wall of China from Huangyaguan to Juyongguan.

The pair hope to raise several thousand pounds for When You Wish Upon a Star, a UK charity that helps sick children’s dreams become reality.

The venture is part of Howarth Timber and Building Supplies’ adoption of the charity.

Mark said: “So far we’ve topped £6,000 for the walk alone, and donations from Howarth’s customers and suppliers and our family and friends are still coming in.

“Howarth as a business has promised to add the equivalent of our salaries to the total, which will give a final boost to the bottom line.”

Jason added: “My son has a disability so I know at first hand the joy that can be experienced by young people who, through a twist of fate, face many unique challenges every day with great courage.”