Staff from Access Self Storage stores across the UK laced up their trainers on 6th March and took part in a collective 100km charity relay race, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK.
The 30 strong team, made up of staff from Access Self Storage stores nationwide, completed the 100km distance as a relay challenge beginning and ending in Hyde Park, and taking place as a part of 2026’s Self Storage Week, a celebration of all things Self Storage, and in aid of charity.
Participants walked and jogged their individual legs at their own pace, making the challenge inclusive and accessible to staff of all fitness levels, while collectively covering the full 100 kilometres in support of life-saving cancer research.
Colleagues from across the UK network travelled to London to take part, demonstrating the strength of teamwork and shared commitment that underpins the Access Self Storage community. The relay format symbolises the collaborative spirit of the business, with each participant playing their part in reaching the overall goal.
Whilst Self Storage Week has been created to shine a light on a lesser known industry and the vital role that self storage plays for individuals, families and businesses across the country, this fundraiser activity has been created to raise awareness of how the industry can also do community good.
Jan-Albert Fourie, General Manager of Operations at Access Self Storage said of the event, “Taking on 100 kilometres as a team is a huge challenge, but it reflects exactly what we’re about at Access, supporting one another and working together to achieve something meaningful. Cancer Research UK is a cause close to so many of us personally, and we’re proud to be coming together from across our 57 stores to make every kilometre count.”
Self Storage Week also celebrates the people behind the storage industry, the walk serves as a way for staff to connect to stores, communities, and causes and offers those involved in the walk the opportunity to connect with all.
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