Gerald Ash, who used to weigh 50 stone, has started a window cleaning business
GERALD Ash used to weigh 50st and was unemployed for over a decade.
Now the 46-year-old, from Linden, has turned things around. He weighs 35st and he has started a window cleaning business.
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BUSY: Gerald Ash, with Bumble the dog, has started a window-cleaning business.
He said: "To be honest, when I weighed 50st I wouldn't have employed myself.
"I didn't have a job for 14 years, although I was a full-time carer. So when I lost the weight, I decided to do something."
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Being an animal lover, Mr Ash, whose waist has slimmed from 108 inches to 72 inches, has decided to donate a percentage of his earnings to Teckels animal sanctuary in Whitminster.
"For all new customers Teckels refer me to, I will give 25% of my fee to Teckels for the first clean," he added.
"And after that, I will donate 10 per cent from any future jobs with that customer. For any customers that are referred through existing customers, I will give 10 per cent to Teckels. I'm looking to work with other charities too."He launched his business on Monday at the Whitminster animal sanctuary. Teckels manager Joan Barrett said: "He saved up his benefits money and spent £135 on equipment.
"I think it is great what he is doing and hopefully he will inspire other people to get up and find themselves a job."
For more details on Mr Ash's business, visit www.outdoor cleaningservices.co.uk.
5 Comments
by The Family Haven
Monday, March 11 2013, 12:00PM
“Well done, Gerald! What an inspiration.
The Family Haven have just signed on to the scheme and we look forward to successful partnership with you.”
by TheMoanerLisa
Friday, March 08 2013, 8:25PM
“Credit where its due, both in terms of weight loss and for starting his own business. Perhaps he should seek some guidance on the principles of operating a successful business - not sure such generous charitable donations should form part of a business plan without a clearer view of revenue and operating costs. Perhaps it would of been better to say that when he has signed up his first 50 customers then a donaton will be made. Besides that window cleaning is a fit mans profession - not a 35 stoner. Good luck fella”
by monkeymoo79
Friday, March 08 2013, 12:56PM
“See a good news Story! Well Done Gerald, all the best of luck!”
by King's Daughters
Friday, March 08 2013, 11:13AM
“Well done Gerald :)”
by Walker100
Friday, March 08 2013, 8:44AM
“Well done, Gerald. I wish you all good fortune in your new enterprise.”