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Carers Embark on 9-Mile Sponsored Walk to Raise Funds for Dornoch Residential Home

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Three dedicated carers, Kelly Morrison, Shelley Roveti, and Aggie Knivziew, along with Aggie's 10-year-old daughter Anastasia, will undertake a challenging 9-mile sponsored walk tomorrow, Friday, June 27, to raise money for the Sutherland residential home for the elderly where they work. The walk will start at 10am, with the group following the A9 before taking the Cuthill turn-off. Their effort is part of a year-long fundraising drive launched by Oversteps, a charitable social care organization affiliated with the Church of Scotland, to purchase a minibus for the home.

Key Takeaways:

  • Three carers from Sutherland residential home will undertake a 9-mile sponsored walk to raise money for their workplace, with the support of Aggie's 10-year-old daughter Anastasia.
  • The walk aims to raise funds for a minibus, with a target of £40,000, and has already collected around £11,000 so far.
  • Kelly Morrison has already raised around £220 after completing a previous sponsored walk to the top of Ben Wyvis.
  • The carers will follow the A9 before taking the Cuthill turn-off, starting at 10am on Friday, June 27.
  • The fundraiser is part of a year-long campaign by Oversteps, a charitable social care organization, affiliated with the Church of Scotland.
  • Donations can be made through Justgiving.com by searching for 'Jen's fundraiser for CrossReach Church of Scotland Social Care'.

Statistics:

  • £11,000: The amount already raised towards the target of £40,000 for a minibus.
  • £220: The amount raised by Kelly Morrison from her previous sponsored walk to the top of Ben Wyvis.
  • £40,000: The target amount needed to purchase a minibus for the residential home.
  • 9 miles: The distance of the sponsored walk undertaken by the carers.
  • 10am: The start time of the walk on Friday, June 27.

Sources:

  • https://www.northern-times.co.uk/news/dornoch-care-home-manager-lauds-staff-team-after-snap-inspec-384693/
  • https://www.justgiving.com/page/jen-macdonald-1
  • https://www.justgiving.com (for donations)

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