Today PC Laura Sayer of Police Scotland visited Castlebrae to mark her magnificent triumph in completing the New York City Marathon a few weeks ago and raising an amazing £3,392 for the PTC.

Laura was seriously injured on duty last year in a knife attack while attending a routine call. She has since then visited Castlebrae twice as part of her rehabilitation. Laura was so grateful for the help and support she received at the centre that she took on the daunting challenge of completing the New York City Marathon and raising the funds for the PTC.

We are so glad to see Laura having made such a good recovery from her injuries and we are very grateful to her for support.

You can still add to Laura’s fundraising total by donating here: https://bit.ly/34iHUPj

In the early hours of Thursday 30th May, members of North Wales Police climbed Snowdon in the dark to raise money for Hafal, Care of Police Survivors (COPS) and The Police Treatment Centres.

Sergeant Tom Prytherch organised the event as part of his wider 'Cerdded Cymraeg' initiative which encourages police officers, staff, friends and family members to get some exercise by walking and to practive chatting in Welsh.

The group set off at 1am in the morning and ​reached the summit at sunrise. The team decided to split their fundraising between the three charities as all provide essential services and support for the communities of North Wales and we would love your help to raise as much as we can to help them to continue their work.

 The Team raised a fantastic £352.38 for the PTC! Thank you and a huge congratulations!

Nicola and Christopher Hilton have raised nearly £1,000 for the PTC by completing a series of marathons.

Culminating in the Wigan 1/2 Marathon earlier this year. A huge thank you to Nicola and Christopher for all of their efforts over the last 12 months. The amazing total will go towards helping the PTC's police family patients when they need it the most.

Fundraising Hero Chris Birks recently took on the Ironman70.3 Staffordshire!

Chris put himself through a continuous:

1.2 mile swim
56 mile cycle
13.1 mile run

A huge thank you to all of our 2018 Fundraising Heroes...your fantastic efforts raised an amazing £16,558.90 for The Police Treatment Centres!

 Our fundraising heroes took part in everything from half marathons, Iron Man Challenges to Sheep Dog Trials!

You can also become a fundraising hero and get involved in 2019! Just take a look at our events calendar for plenty of ideas!

This year the PTC has also purchased five charity places for the Stirling Half Marathon on 28th April 2019. Just pledge to raise at least £150 for the PTC and secure your place!

Get in touch at fundraising@thepolicetreatmentcentres.org to secure your place on the Stirling 1/2 Marathon or to find out more about our calendar of events for 2019!

Fundraising Hero Graeme Openshaw will be taking on the Manchester Marathon on 7th April 2019 in aid of The Police Treatment Centres!

On 16th September 2017 Graeme was involved in a serious road traffic accident. He came off ​his bicycle and broke his left arm and leg. Graeme spent 8 days in hospital and faced a long road to recovery.

Throughout his career Graeme had always donated to the Police Treatment Centre and in December 2017 he spent 2 weeks at the PTC centre in Harrogate receiving excellent physio and other treatment.

"The staff were exceptional and literally got me back on my feet. Within a month I was back at work and running again. I wouldn’t have recovered as quickly without the PTC.The PTC receives 90% of its funding from police officers and staff both serving and retired, but it couldn’t do it’s work without fund raising. The PTC treats over 4000 members of the police family every year, proving treatment for physical and mental well-being. 

When I started running 3 years ago to get back in shape I told my friends ‘this will not end up in me doing a marathon’. On Sunday 7th April 2019 I will be taking part in my first marathon, the ASICS Manchester Marathon. I will be motivated knowing that I will be raising money for the PTC and in some small way repaying them for the care they gave me."

You can read more about Graeme's amazing story and donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/graeme-openshaw