STAFF and residents at Barchester’s Kernow House in Launceston got moving and put the ‘fun’ into ‘fundraising’ recently.
The team held their own ‘wacky races’ indoors to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
A spokesperson explained more about the foundation’s work. They said: “Established in 2000, the foundation does invaluable work supporting older people and other adults living with a disability or mental health problems by helping them to connect or re-connect with others in their local communities. Last year the foundation achieved a donation milestone of £225,000 which enabled the charity to provide vital help to a staggering 160 small groups and charities, plus 87 individuals in one year alone.”
To help boost the foundation’s coffers in 2024, staff and residents at the home invited family, friends and members of the community to join them to take part in running an egg and spoon or egg and bacon marathon.
They made a race track and had to complete 3,516.25 runs to achieve the distance of a marathon. Everyone came together to Get Moving and we are still raising money for this fantastic cause. They also held a 50 pence sale and a raffle in the home.
Leigh Stanley, General Manager at Kernow House said: “We had some wacky races. It was so lovely to see everyone come together to take part and raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, it is a great charity that helps many people in need, particularly lonely older people, which is a cause very close to our hearts. Plus it’s good for our own wellbeing to move as much as we can.
“We want to say massive thanks to everyone involved, we all had so much fun and we helped raise vital funds into the bargain!”
If anyone would like to donate, visit www.justgiving.com/page/hospital-division-foundationweek24
Kernow House is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Kernow House provides nursing care.
For more information about Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, visit www.bhcfoundation.org.uk