In the UK, our teams help in the fight against cancer

One person in two will contract cancer at some point in their lifetime. Many people in the teams at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK have had first-hand experience of this illness with someone close to them. For the past ten years, they have therefore been raising funds in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support¹, a choice supported by the entire workforce.

Following the Big Ride², the Rio Roadshow³, the Big Walk⁴ and the Big Climb⁵, the UK team has set itself a new challenge in 2023: the Big 10 at 10 ! The goal: collect 10/10/10 (i.e., £101,010) for the 10th anniversary of its partnership with the charity. All employees are invited to do a sponsored activity between now and the end of the year: walking, running, rowing – anything goes! Whether it’s solo or in a group, the most important thing is making a contribution. And in the interests of inclusivity, there is no obligation for the activity to be physical.

Every year the campaign receives massive support, including from the UK management team. August 2023 for example, eight members of the team cycled from Maidenhead to Paris. “We’re so proud of how much everyone gets involved. In the space of ten years, we’ve raised £500,000!”, says Joanna Burlow, Senior Brand Manager at SUEZ Recycling and recovery UK.
These initiatives go beyond just fundraising. They are a great way of bringing employees together behind a cause, building awareness about the disease and pointing them in the direction of Macmillan if they need help. Big 10 at 10 was launched on 15 June 2023 and will continue until the end of the year. There’s still time to get involved!

1) Macmillan Cancer Support help people affected by cancer. They offer a range of services at every stage of the disease (physical, psychological, administrative and financial support).
2) A cycle relay from Scotland to Cornwall stopping at over 100 SUEZ sites along the way.
3) Row, Run or Ride the distance from London to Rio de Janeiro, where the 2016 Olympics were held.
4) Team or solo walk aiming to cover as many miles as possible.
5) Climbing mountains, hills or simply stairs.

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