CRASH’s Vipesh Mistry completes half marathon challenge

On Sunday 9 November, CRASH Charity’s Projects Manager, Vipesh Mistry, completed The One by the Canal Half Marathon to raise vital funds for the construction industry’s charity.

Vipesh first joined CRASH on secondment from AECOM, one of CRASH’s Corporate Patrons. CRASH said his dedication and impact have been so significant that his two year contract was extended until August 2026 – a decision the CRASH team is delighted about.

CRASH helps homelessness and hospice organisations with their construction projects — creating places that care for people when they’re at their most vulnerable. By uniting the construction industry, CRASH channels professional expertise, products and generosity to transform hostels, day centres and hospices across the UK.

For Vipesh, this run was deeply personal.

He said: “After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2018, which had spread to my lymph nodes, I underwent several major surgeries and treatments. Although I’m still being monitored, my health has been improving since 2022.

“As part of my rehabilitation, I set myself a goal to run half marathons — and maybe one day a full marathon. Training this year has been challenging, but my main goal was not to get injured!

“I’m proud to raise funds for CRASH, which helps hospices that provide end-of-life care. These places have supported so many families, including my own.”

More news

Amy Hopton-Smith of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)

GGF promotes Amy Hopton-Smith to Head of Commercial

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has appointed Amy Hopton-Smith as its new Head of Commercial and Operations, which is said to mark a further step in strengthening the organisation’s leadership team as it continues to evolve its commercial and operational focus. The GGF says Amy has played a pivotal role within the Federation, particularly… Continue reading

FUHR highlights key hardware trends at Fensterbau Frontale

FUHR has had a successful presence at the recent Fensterbau Frontale exhibition, where the team showcased its latest developments in multipoint locking, panic hardware and smart access solutions. Throughout the event, discussions with fabricators, system houses and specifiers highlighted several key trends shaping the future of door hardware, particularly around automation, compliance and access control… Continue reading

UAP says firemongery “should be treated seriously”

Elliott Dawson, National Accounts Manager at UAP, explains why firemongery is more than a finishing touch. With scrutiny and regulations tightening, he argues that specification, installation and maintenance need to be treated as seriously as the doors themselves because firemongery is frontline safety. Firemongery rarely makes the headlines. Hinges, closers, latches and seals quietly do… Continue reading