A STRONGMAN from Evesham has successfully completed his biggest fundraising challenge to date after pulling a 16-tonne for charity.
Mark Bond hauled a Jet Plant Hire tipper more than 30metres on bank holiday Monday (August 25) raising more than £700 for Cancer Research UK.
The feat took place at plant hire company’s Evesham headquarters in Vale Park.
Mark, 55, works as a car valet by day and said it wasn’t easy: “It was an incredibly tough challenge, but I knew I had to see it through.
“So many of my friends and family have been affected by cancer, and I’ve had my own cancer scare too. Doing this for Cancer Research UK made every step worthwhile.
“I’d like to thank Jet for backing me with this crazy idea and providing one of their iconic purple tippers. Teaming up with such a respected local company has really boosted my fundraising efforts.”
Jet, recently named on the Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2025 list, has added to the fundraising coffers with a donation in support of Mark as it gives a portion of its profits each year to local good causes.
Operations director John Lee, said: “It’s been an honour to support Mark in this challenge. Our tippers are used on projects across the country every day, but never in quite this way.
“Giving back to our communities is a core part of who we are as a business, and we’re delighted to have played a role in helping Mark raise money for such an important cause.”
Visit www.justgiving.com/page/mark-bond-6 to donate.
