This April, the team at Eclipse Wholesale undertook the challenge of trekking the full 84-mile length of Hadrian's Wall to raise money for Guide Dogs, their Charity of the Year.
Over six days, the team journeyed from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend, braving unpredictable weather and demanding terrain, all in support of their ‘Name a Puppy’ campaign.
The Eclipse Wholesale team walked this historic trail, starting from the quiet countryside of Cumbria, trekking through the hills of Northumberland and finally finishing in busy Newcastle. It tested their endurance while offering heaps of history and incredible views of one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks.
Hadrian’s Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has stood for nearly 2,000 years, stretching across northern England. Its route winds through rolling farmland, rugged hills and ancient ruins, creating a perfect backdrop for this challenge.
The trek formed part of Eclipse Wholesale’s ‘Name a Puppy’ campaign, an effort to raise £2,500 to name a guide dog puppy. Long-standing channel partners, Giacom and Zen Internet joined the journey along with the Eclipse Wholesale team, who each took their turn in walking the trail or fundraising from their desk. Making this a true team effort, highlighting one of Eclipse Wholesale’s core values of teamwork.
The final steps into Wallsend were met with cheers and celebration, with a gathering at Pitcher and Piano on Newcastle’s Quayside. Members of the Guide Dogs team, along with some very special four-legged guests, joined in to mark the occasion.
Eclipse Wholesale announced Guide Dogs as their Charity of the Year in September 2024, during their 20th-anniversary celebrations. Since then, the team has been dedicated to supporting the charity’s lifechanging work. Guide Dogs is a UK-based organisation that provides vital services and support for people living with vision impairment, helping them lead confident, independent lives.
Reflecting on the trek, Eclipse Wholesale’s Managing Director, James Drake, described the experience “Taking on Hadrian’s Wall was physically demanding but an unforgettable experience. Seeing the support from our partners, colleagues, friends and family has been amazing. We’re proud to have exceeded our fundraising target and can’t wait to give a guide dog puppy their name”
Thanks to the generosity of supporters, Eclipse Wholesale raised over £6,000, well above their initial target. With the trek complete and the fundraising milestone surpassed, the team now looks ahead to the next step – choosing the name of their guide dog puppy.
To follow the journey or donate, visit: www.eclipsewholesale.co.uk/about-us/ charity-of-the-year
