He's a little teapot...

Posted in Our People.

Rich


Meet Rich. He's not too keen on this photo.


You see, when he promised to do a 10K run dressed as a teapot, he didn't realise he'd have to do the arm movements. Now this photo exists, and it's going to haunt him forever.


Sorry, Rich.


So why the teapot outfit? Well Rich works at Yorkshire Tea Towers as an engineer, and this year he's embarking on the biggest challenge of his life.


As he turns 30, he's taking on 30 different physical events in the hopes of raising £30,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.


It started with a 10 mile course with the parachute regiment at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire; and last month he ran the Great Yorkshire Run at Sheffield in full teapot attire.


He said: "Rather than do the usual thing and shy away from turning 30, I'd like to use it as an opportunity to do something different, in a way that can benefit others.


“Teenage Cancer Trust is very close to my heart. My sister, Dr Emma Lethbridge, is an oncology consultant and works very closely with Teenage Cancer Trust.


“I know of the vitally important work all the doctors, nurses and support staff do, day-in day-out, and I've met some amazing and incredibly brave patients."


You can keep track of Rich's progress at his website, and you can follow him on Facebook and Twitter.


But the biggest help would be to donate something via his JustGiving page - just click here to visit it.


We'll give you an update on his progress in a few months' time.

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