Local businesses compete in annual boat race to raise over £250,000 for hospital

A total of 49 teams from businesses across the West Midlands took to the canal at Mailbox Birmingham last weekend, raising over £250,000 as part of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity’s annual Dragon Boat Race.

The two-day event was sponsored by contractor Building Services Now (BSN) as well as mechanical and electrical engineering contractor Syntegral Ltd and saw the 49 teams battle it out through three heats of 200m races to determine each day’s top four teams. The proud overall winner on the first day, determined by highest fundraising total combined with one of the fastest times of the day, was a team from Pertemps Network Group, while taking the trophy on the second day was Goldman Sachs. The first-place race winner on Friday was Pertemps Network Group, with Experienced Energy Solutions reclaiming the title for the third year on the Saturday.