Hayter, maker of the
finest lawnmowers, is proud to support charitable greenkeeper Jack Percival in
his quest of donating free gardening services to people in need, by gifting him
a Hayter Osprey 46.
The mower will support
Jack in taking on further ‘charity-mows’ in his local community and beyond.
Jack, the Deputy
Course Manager at Chipstead Golf Club, (Surrey) started donating his services
earlier this year to help those less able to care for their gardens to get out
and enjoy their outdoor space. It has already made a big difference to those
receiving his support including the elderly, ill, disabled and charity workers.
This charity project
is not Jack’s first though. Over the last few years, Jack has been working hard
to support the homeless community around Croydon by rallying people through
social media to donate food, drinks, clothing and hygiene products, and has to
date helped over 75 people in need. His work in supporting the homeless was
recognised by being awarded the Jacobsen Outstanding Achievement of the Year
Award at the Harrogate BTME.
Jack knows first-hand
through a brush with homelessness how tough life can be and how much kindness
and support from others can mean when in need. In Jack’s case, a family friend
gave him the chance to get back on his feet and start a career in grounds care,
something that has continued to inspire him to help others.
Jack says: “Charity
work means a great deal to me and I am so grateful I’m able to combine my
passions for greenkeeping and being outdoors with my charity work. I am so
grateful for the support I received from Hayter and can’t wait to get out and
donate my services so that more people enjoy the benefits of being out in their
gardens.
“You never know what
someone else is going through. What might seem like a small gesture to you
could mean a world of difference to someone else. I have experienced it myself
and see it in the people I help. It is so important to spread kindness whenever
possible. It doesn’t matter if it’s 10 minutes or several hours, it all makes a
difference.”
Craig Hoare, Sales and
Marketing Director at Hayter said; “We were impressed when we heard about the
work Jack has been doing for people in his community and we are pleased to
support him in this project going forward by offering him the tools to help more
people.”
The mower, which was
collected at Jack’s local Hayter dealership, Groundserv, will be taking on more
projects across the Sutton and Croydon area. If you know someone who would
benefit from Jack’s services, share your nominations to his Twitter at @jackpercival99.
