Star raises thousands with Skyjack Covid-19 lift

In 2020, Star Platforms won a Skyjack SJ3219 DC scissor lift as part of the manufacturer’s ‘We Rise’ recognition campaign, celebrating companies that made a positive impact to the industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

From left: Dean Marks, Skyjack, with Steve Simmons and Richard Miller, from Star Platforms. (Photo: Star Platforms).

Presented by former Skyjack President, Ken McDougall, Star Platforms pledged to donate all proceeds from the hire of the 7.8m working height lift to various charities.

Richard Miller, Managing Director of Star Platforms, said, “The We Rise machine has been incredibly popular with our employees and customers, helping us raise much-needed funds for charities close to our hearts. Since winning this machine, we have already supported 13 different charities with donations totalling over £10,000.”

The charities to have benefitted include The Hospice of St Francis, The Alzheimer’s Society, Emily’s Star, CRASH, Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, Wildlife Aid, MacMillan, Andy Man’s Club, Prostate Cancer, TeamJed, iCARP, British Heart Foundation, and Keech Hospice.

Skyjack’s new President, Charlie Patterson, who took on the position in January this year, commented, said he was inspired to see the ‘We Rise’ initiative continue to make a meaningful impact. “Star Platforms’ dedication to supporting worthy causes exemplifies the spirit of the campaign, and we are proud to see the positive outcomes it has generated.”

Star Platforms’ Richard Miller, added, “We are pleased to announce that in the coming months, the proceeds from the hire of the ‘We Rise’ scissor lift will support two wonderful charities: Forever Stars and Gaddesden Place Riding School.”