Two scaffolders from Midland Scaffolding Services, who are based in Northampton, are taking part in a 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon to raise money for the Caudwell Children Charity.
Dedicated scaffolders, Ben and Jordan, will be running non-stop from Birmingham to Northampton, in an ambitious 9 to 10-hour challenge, to raise funds for Poppy, the daughter of Gary Rouse, one of their longest-serving team members at Midland Scaffolding Services for over 25 years.
Poppy was born in December 2024 with Down Syndrome and Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a serious heart condition which affects how the heart works and how blood flows through it. Poppy has already endured multiple hospital stays and now relies on a feeding tube as she awaits surgery.
Through her family's immense strength, Midland Scaffolding Services wants to show theirs in return, so on 19th September, Ben and Jordan will begin their journey on a non-stop 50-mile run, fuelled passionately by this deeply personal cause. To support Poppy and other children like her, funds that are raised will be donated to Caudwell Children, a UK charity that provides life-changing support for disabled and seriously ill children and their families.
Midlands Scaffolding Services would love for you to get involved and support the cause anyway you can. If you would like to support Ben and Jordan and meet them at the finish line, or would like to donate, please see the details below:
If you would like to donate:
- Donating directly to the fundraising page- 50 Miles For Poppy is fundraising for Caudwell Children
or
- Contribute a raffle prize for our post-race event by emailing Midland Scaffolding Services: admin@midlandscaffolding.co.uk
If you would like to support Ben and Jordon on their mission:
Meet them at the finish line! Here's the route:
The Route
- Start: MSS ‘Tea Factory’ site in Digbeth, Birmingham (a BAM Construction project and future home of the BBC).
- Finish: Northampton Town Football Club, a place close to MSS's hearts and a partner they've supported for nearly 40 years.
- 50 Miles: Hoping to be achieved in 9-10 hours of continuous running.
Midland Scaffolding Services would like to invite supporters and their families to their After-Race Celebration at Northampton Town Football Club on Friday 19th September from 4 pm to 7 pm, for a fantastic celebration as they welcome the runners over the finish line.
The event will include:
🎪 Bouncy castles
🎭 Face painting
🎶 Live entertainment
🍔 Food and drink
🎟 A charity raffle with great prizes
It promises to be a brilliant evening for the whole family and a wonderful show of community spirit.
Midland Scaffolding would like to send their thanks to those who have donated to this deeply meaningful cause and to those who have showed support and being part of their journey.
