Mitsubishi Electric's Commercial Heating team is aiming to raise £75,000 for Save the Children by embarking on an eight day trek to Machu Picchu, Peru in a charity challenge that will test the strength and endurance of all the participants.
The trip will be taking place at altitudes of 4,600m (15,000ft) which will push the boundaries of all involved, requiring teamwork at its highest level.

The October event follows parts of the famous Inca Trail, trekking through rugged terrain, high mountain passes and remote valleys in order to reach the stunning Machu Picchu site.

Often referred to as the 'Lost City of the Incas', the pre-Columbian site is situated on a mountain ridge above Peru's Urubamba Valley and is perhaps the most familiar icon of the Inca world.

'We know we have given ourselves quite a task but have an enormous amount of respect for the work Save the Children do around the world,' explains Graham Temple, marketing manager for the Commercial Heating division.

The team is raising funds for Save the Children's Emergency Fund. No-one knows when or where the next emergency will hit, but the Save the Children Emergency Fund is there so they can act quickly and save as many children as possible.

When disaster strikes, there is no time to lose and Save the Children responds quickly to help wherever and whenever needed. In 2011 they responded to 45 emergencies in 38 different countries and helped over 3 million children.

'They help children in poverty in some of the poorest and most dangerous places worldwide and are always ready to respond,' adds Mr Temple. 'Donations go directly to help children around the world and whatever support people can give can make a real difference.'

Save the Children's Emergency Fund focuses its resources on inspiring the greatest positive impact for children and over the next seven months, the team will be trying to raise as much money as possible.

'I would urge anyone to consider supporting the team effort and help us to raise money for Save the Children,' says Mr Temple. 'Every single pound will be well spent.'

Making a donation is easy, either through our JustGiving website:

http://www.justgiving.com/MitsubishiElectric-Peru or via Text To Donate. Text MEUK75£ plus the amount you wish to donate (e.g. MEUK75£10) to 70070.