Michael Williams A licensee with Banks’s for the 13 years he has been based at the Firs, Wolverhampton for the last 6 of those. During this time at the Firs he has combined forces with his loyal customers and raised in excess of £92,000 for local charities. His reason for taking on the challenge is in memory of his mother, father and best friends Mac and Peter who all died of cancer.   Chris Turner This self employed tradesman from Wolverhampton has spent much of the last 6 years involved in raising monies for charity through the Firs. His reason for taking on this challenge is personal, and as the instigator of this challenge he determined to bring home the goods and ensure their target is reached.   John Jenkins This Managing Director of a Wolverhampton business has always been open to any challenge. Never afraid to take anything on he has proved this throughout his life. Taking on skiing and flying to name a few hobbies, he will not accept second place. The captain of Firs Bar Team for the last 6 years in the Bridgnorth Raft Regatta he is no stranger to raising monies for charity.   Mohan Susch (aka Mo) A local property developer and businessman in Wolverhampton. With two snooker clubs and a motor spares shop to run he still finds the time to support local charities. A long time friend of Mike Williams they have joined forces many times over the last 15 years to help local charities. His reason for the challenge, very similar to Sir Edmund Hilary, it’s there so it’s got to be done.   Balwinder Bahia (aka Binda)  A local business man and owner of Castlecroft News, in Wolverhampton. As a regular supporter of the Firs Charities he has taken part in many of the fund raising events with the help of his sons Minty and Stin. His reason for taking part is the simple fact he believes in the charity and supports people less fortunate than himself.   Dave Eddy A self employed fencer from Wednesfield and regular supporter of Firs Charities. Having taken on most challenges in his life it was time for the ultimate challenge. As veteran of the Bridgnorth Raft Regatta and other charity events he is no newcomer to raising monies for charities and was overjoyed to become one of the Firs Challenegers.   Sandra Williams A litigation collections officer working for a major specialist mortgage lender in Wolverhampton. Having recently lost her husband following a brain haemorrhage she sees this challenge as a way of helping raise funds for such a worthwhile charity.