Business leaders raise £72,000 trekking China's Great Wall for autism charity

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

North East business leaders completed a six-day trek along the Great Wall of China, raising £72,000 for Daisy Chain, a Norton autism charity.

North East business leaders have completed a six-day trek along the Great Wall of China, raising £72,000 for Daisy Chain, a Norton charity supporting more than 8,000 autistic and neurodivergent people each year.

The group, comprising business, education and community leaders, trekked sections of the wall through the Yan Mountains towards the historic Gubeikou Gateway. The route included steep climbs, uneven steps and tough terrain.

Dr Nichole Munro, chief executive of Atomix Educational Trust, said the challenge had pushed her in unexpected ways and taught her about the importance of stepping outside her comfort zone. She highlighted the value of the team experience, saying: 'Walking alongside an incredible group, making amazing new friends and supporting each other through the tough moments has been something I'll take away with me for a long time.'

Dr Munro reflected on the broader lessons from the trek, stating it had been 'a real reminder of what leadership and community are all about', emphasising that leadership is not about doing things alone or always having the answers.

How it is being reported

• Business leaders complete Great Wall challenge for North East autism charityTeesside business leaders trek China’s Great Wall, raising £72,000 for Daisy Chain, supporting more than 8,000 autistic and neurodivergent people yearly.The Northern Echo · 23 Oct, 06:35
• Business leaders complete Great Wall challenge for North East autism charityTeesside business leaders trek China’s Great Wall, raising £72,000 for Daisy Chain, supporting more than 8,000 autistic and neurodivergent people yearly.Darlington & Stockton Times · 23 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Daisy Chain · Atomix Educational Trust · Dr Nichole Munro · Norton · Great Wall of China · Yan Mountains · Gubeikou Gateway

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