Background
Cemex UK and the charity Sense have joined forces to create The Cemex Wellness Cycle 2024:
An epic fundraising community challenge which hopes to inspire and bring together our network of localised communities across the UK. Whether you’re an avid cyclist or not, this is one for you to get behind, to support a very worthy cause.
We are warmly inviting and encouraging our value chain to join us in helping to raise vital funds for Sense and its dedicated work in the important area of supporting people with complex disabilities in the workplace and in their communities. Together we can achieve more – and by taking a collaborative approach with our colleagues, customers, suppliers and partners, we can make the greatest impact.
Why are we doing this?
At Cemex, our talented people are the foundation on which our company stands. Coming from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, our people’s diversity makes our company a stronger, more exciting environment in which to excel.
By fostering an inclusive, dynamic, and diverse workplace, we embrace our unique strengths to create shared opportunities for innovation, learning, and growth. Together, we will build a better future for our families, our customers, and the communities in which we live and work.
The Cemex Wellness Cycle 2024 builds on this desire with a fundraising event to embrace and inspire positive change. By shining a bright spotlight on Sense, we hope to raise awareness of the charity’s important aim – ultimately helping to support Sense to develop more inclusive working environments, reduce the barriers to employment and focus on creating opportunities, so that more people with complex disabilities can experience the world and fulfil their potential.
About Sense
As a charity, Sense exists to support people living with complex disabilities, and those who are deafblind, to take part in life and enjoy meaningful connections that spark joy. Thousands of people with complex disabilities, and those who are deafblind, are still missing out on the vital support they need.
Sense has almost 70 years of expertise in providing personalised support for people with complex disabilities and people who are deafblind. The charity’s network of community-based centres caters for people at all stages of life, from early years to adulthood, offering residential care, virtual support and lifelong opportunities to be creative and active.
Sense holidays, arts, sports and wellbeing programmes are also available for disabled people all across the country. In addition to practical support, the charity also campaigns for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Sense’s goal is to support ten times more people living with complex disabilities by 2026. That’s 50,000 more people over 5 years. But to do that, they need everyone connected to Sense to come together in support. No one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense welcomes the opportunity through its fundraising partners and supporters to come together in pursuit of a shared aim, to make a real difference.
About Cemex
Founded in 1906, Cemex has grown from a small local player into a market leader in the building materials industry, both in the UK and internationally. In addition to ready-mixed concrete, cement and aggregates we also supply and install asphalt materials, manufacture concrete block paving, rail products, bespoke pre-cast and concrete blocks. We operate a comprehensive national supply network which supports 138 mixing plants to ensure efficient delivery to virtually any location in the UK.
With 22 UK quarries Cemex employs around 2200 people who work to our core values that underpin our commitment to corporate and social responsibility and sustainability. Globally, Cemex employs approximately 47,000 people working in more than 50 countries around the world. Diversity is an intrinsic part of our culture. We ensure that all employees, no matter where they are located, have an opportunity to contribute and succeed.
About the Challenge
During the week of Monday 16th to Friday 20th September, a group of Cemex employees from various operating sites will be taking part in The Cemex Wellness Cycle 2024 - an epic 5-day cycle ride, covering 400 miles, taking on the length of the British isles. Starting at Cemex’s Stockton-on-Tees office in County Durham the challenge will finish up with a grand finale at our Southampton office.
Cemex employees will be supporting the challenge across the UK, with initiatives planned at our Cemex sites along the cycling route, to build community and provide further opportunities for fundraising support.
The Journey
The ride will take in several Cemex sites en route; including Dove Holes quarry in the Peak District, Cemex UK Head Office, Binley in Coventry and our Rugby cement plant, also in the Midlands.
How you can help?
1. Donate:
Any amount, big or small, it makes a huge difference. You can donate directly on our JustGiving fundraising page.
2. Fundraise:
You can join in the fundraising fun and create own fundraising page linked to the Cemex Wellness Week by clicking 'Start Fundraising' on our JustGiving page. Take part in something that boosts your personal wellbeing i.e. a sponsored walk or step challenge, a virtual cycling event, learn British Sign Language or hold a Sensational Tea Party in the work place (materials provided by Sense).
3. Share:
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