Welcome GDA's highlight of the past six months is without question the magnificent Three Peak Challenge. I will leave you to whizz to page 9 to read all about it, but I can’t resist sharing the following social media message that was posted by a stranger who has no connection with our charity but who just happened to be at the base of Snowdon when our group finally finished perhaps the most gruelling 24 hours of their lives... “I watched this group whilst they celebrated being at the bottom of Snowdon with their Prosecco…I have never seen such a lovely bunch of happy people. It was amazing to watch them sign to each other and just be full of pure happiness. I was left feeling so uplifted after watching them celebrate and thank each other! Well done all on your achievement.” Jess Tierney With charities under so much pressure these days from one or two bad news stories hitting the press, it is too easy to think the only way forward is for charities to behave more like businesses. In many ways it is true that even small charities in the 21st century must be businesslike to survive; however I would argue that actually charities must always nurture that very special spirit of camaraderie, compassion and patience which sets us apart and above the business world. There are many Three Peak Challenge stories to tell, but one stands out for me. When the group were within yards of the third and final peak of Snowdon, exhausted beyond words, one of the fittest participants who had been in the lead group for all of the challenge, walked back and invited one of the people who had been struggling at the back to come forward and lead everyone to the top. That’s the spirit of GDA. That’s what the nice stranger at the bottom of Snowdon couldn’t help but be moved by. GET IN TOUCH Telephone - 01452 372999 | Text - 07875 610860 Email - admin@gda.org.uk | Website - www.gda.org.uk GDA, Colin Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3JL Opening hours - Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm
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