Employees at Invesco, one of the world’s largest asset management firms, have raised over £23,000 by taking part in the firm’s annual charity challenge. For the eighth year in a row, Invesco staff took part in a 90km triathlon-style event to raise money for its charity partner, which for 2022-2023 is Dementia UK.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month which aims to unite people from around the globe, raising awareness and challenging the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses provide clinical, emotional, and practical support to those living with and caring for loved ones with dementia. For the last two years, Invesco has raised funds to create two new Admiral Nurse posts: Jules Knight, a Consultant Admiral Nurse for young onset dementia in the south-east, and Emily Ka-Hei Lui, who supports the Chinese and Southeast Asian community in London.
The triathletes travelled from the Invesco EMEA HQ in Henley-on-Thames by canoe along the Thames to Hurley, cycled 65km along the river to Barnes, before finishing the journey on foot at the Invesco London office near Marble Arch. The funds raised were then matched by the Invesco Cares Foundation, which takes Invesco close to the £200,000 target for its two-year partnership with Dementia UK.
Claire Myers, EMEA Head of CSR & Sponsorships at Invesco said, “This year’s challenge was a huge success. From the beautiful misty morning on the river, to crossing the finish line the fundraising kept ticking up throughout the day, exceeding last year’s total. We are extremely grateful to all the competitors and those who have donated.”
Two-time finisher Beth Mackenzie, Head of EMEA Transfer Agency Oversight UK at Invesco said “A fantastically organised day, with great camaraderie from all on this challenge. It was tough, but everyone managed to push through for such an important cause. This charity is close to my heart and Dementia UK’s admiral nurses have personally helped my family this year when we needed it and so all the fundraising support we have received really will make a difference to this fantastic charity”.
