Our colleagues | In memoriam
Belfast team raise funds in memory of Jhun
Last year, a dear friend and colleague to many in Mercer, Jhun Tanio, sadly passed away. Jhun’s friendly and loving nature, hard work and dedication, and sense of humour made him an integral part of our Belfast team.
Jhun, who was 42 when he passed, was a member of the Wealth Analytical Services team in Belfast for 12 years, having moved from the Philippines in 2010 to start a new career and a new life in Northern Ireland. He always had a smile on his face and his sunny personality impacted everyone he worked with and even those who knew him in passing.
To commemorate his life and to remember him, the Belfast office got together to fundraise and increase awareness about diabetes. On Thursday 25 May, Belfast colleagues gathered for a memorial where they planted a tree outside the office as a way of remembrance, followed by a 5k charity walk to raise money for Diabetes UK.
Afterwards the team celebrated Jhun’s life with food and drinks, where they swapped stories about Jhun. It was a day of bonding and brought everyone together to honour him.
Pictured: Colleagues in Belfast gathering for Jhun’s memorial.
Thanks to their efforts, our Belfast office raised an impressive £2,067 for Diabetes UK. It is a charity that provides information, support, and advocacy to over 4 million people living with diabetes in the UK, and funds research to make breakthroughs in diabetes and find a cure for the condition.
Our Belfast team has shown how powerful and healing it can be to come together to remember an individual and raise funds to support a worthy cause. It's a testament to the power of friendship and the impact that individuals can have on others.
Thank you to the generosity and kindness displayed by our Belfast team in memory of Jhun – it's made a significant difference to those affected by diabetes.
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Emma Bryson Valuation Services Manager Mercer
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