Care Home Team Raises Over £1,500 for Cancer Research UK
A team from Cumnor Hill House care home near Oxford completed this year's Race for Life, raising over £1,500 for Cancer Research UK. The team, consisting of residents, staff, and families, crossed the finish line in Oxford's University Parks, with each member individually sponsored for the event. The fundraiser was organized by the care home, part of the Berkley Care Group, to support the fight against cancer, a disease that has affected the lives of all team members in some way. The event was a powerful experience for the team, who felt a sense of unity and purpose in standing together for such an important cause.
Key Takeaways:
- The team from Cumnor Hill House care home, consisting of residents, staff, and families, raised over £1,500 for Cancer Research UK by participating in this year's Race for Life.
- The fundraiser was organized by the care home to support the fight against cancer, a disease that has had a significant impact on the lives of all team members.
- The team completed the race through Oxford's University Parks, with each member individually sponsored for the event.
- The team gathered for a celebratory picnic after crossing the finish line, showcasing a sense of unity and camaraderie among the participants.
- The event was a powerful experience for the team, who felt a sense of purpose in standing together for such an important cause.
- The team has already begun planning to participate in future Race for Life events, with hopes to make it a regular fixture in the Cumnor Hill House calendar.
- The event was supported by the Berkley Care Group, who provided the care home with the resources and encouragement to organize the fundraiser.
- Louise Springett, community customer relations manager, expressed the team's pride in achieving their fundraising goal, highlighting the event's impact on all participants.
Statistics:
- £1,500: the total amount raised by the team for Cancer Research UK.
- Oxford's University Parks: the location where the team completed the race.
- Cumnor Hill House: the name of the care home that organized the fundraiser.
Sources:
- [Cumnor Hill House] team, "Cumnor Hill House completes Race for Life in support of Cancer Research UK".