LSH Auto raises funds for Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals with boat race

LSH Auto has raised £2,600 for Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity after taking part and winning the charity's dragon boat race.

Businesses from across the West Midlands competed in the two-day event, held canalside at the Mailbox in Birmingham, including 17 colleagues from Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham, Solihull, Tamworth and LSH Auto’s head office.

Each boat held a crew of 17 people paddling in traditional dragon boats to compete in races over 200m, with one crew member beating a drum to keep the paddlers in unison.

LSH Auto emerged as the race-day winners, claiming the title with a time of one minute and seven seconds.

Rachel McDermott, HR manager for LSH Auto, said: “We’re really grateful to everybody who sponsored us and contributed to this weekend’s fantastic event.

“Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals do an amazing job and those contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of many women, babies, children and families in their care.

“The day was filled with laughter, teamwork, and pure excitement as we paddled our way to success.

“To emerge as the overall winners was a fantastic achievement, and along the way we strengthened our team relationships and made bonds that will last a lifetime.”