Meet Will Jeffery, Head of Engineering and Asset Management at the Port of Southampton, and a dedicated ABP colleague who has made charity work a core part of his life for over 20 years. From marathons to cycle rides, Will has taken on annual challenges to raise awareness and funds for meaningful causes.
This year's highlight? A 100km cycle ride around the Isle of Wight in support of #ANDYSMANCLUB#ANDYSMANCLUB, a charity breaking the stigma around men's mental health.
For Will, this event was deeply personal. Diagnosed three years ago with dystonia – a neurological condition that affects mobility – he faced the challenge head-on with the help of colleague Andrew Hallam MEng (Hons) CEng MICE. Andrew suggested tackling the ride together on a tandem bike, allowing Will to focus on pedaling while Andrew steered. Their tandem, affectionately named 'Until the Cowes Come Home,' became a symbol of teamwork and determination as they completed the challenge together. 🚴♂️💪
Will says: "I think Mental Health, despite being well publicised for sometime, has still got a stigma attached in talking openly about it, especially with men.
Thinking about my own my experience. My condition, came on really quickly, I didn’t know what it was and it was really scary. My mental health suffered as a result.
"It's great that we voted for #ANDYSMANCLUB#ANDYSMANCLUB to be our Charity of the Year in Southampton. I was determined, despite my condition, to take part and raise funds."
For anyone considering charity work, his advice is:
👉 Choose a cause close to your heart.
👉 Set a goal, no matter how small.
👉 Inspire others by sharing your passion.
Through years of charity work, Will and his teams have raise over £150,000! An incredible effort!
Will says: "Taking on these challenges reminds me of the power of collective effort. Whether you're participating, organising or simply cheering others on, everyone plays a part in making a difference."
By sharing his journey, Will hopes to inspire others to embrace challenges, support one another, and contribute to causes that matter.
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