Meallmore Care Homes Smash Fundraising Goal, Walking over 7,000 Miles for Cancer Research

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Care home residents and staff have made headlines after walking an astonishing 7,154 miles in a week to raise money for cancer research. The Meallmore care homes across Scotland, along with their residents, families, and the wider community, came together to take part in the "I Would Walk 1000 Meallmore Miles" challenge. The goal was to cover 1,000 miles, but the group's determination and camaraderie led them to far surpass this target. Participants, ranging in age from six to 102, used various methods to cover the distance, including walking, running, and even canoeing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Meallmore care home challenge saw 313 staff members from 27 care homes across Scotland participate, supported by residents, families, and the wider community.
  • The participants covered a total of 7,154 miles, equivalent to the distance from Meallmore's head office in Inverness to Argentina.
  • The fundraising event, titled "I Would Walk 1000 Meallmore Miles," raised £7,000 for Cancer Research UK, a charity chosen jointly by staff and residents.
  • The challenge pushed participants, including those using wheelchairs and trishaws, to be creative in their method of covering the distance.
  • Cillian Hennessey, chief executive of Meallmore, expressed pride and joy in the event's success, highlighting the remarkable enthusiasm and spirit of the teams and residents.
  • The fundraising event not only achieved its goal but also set a new standard for future challenges, with Hennessey joking that "the bar has been raised for next year."

Statistics:

  • 7,154 miles covered by participants in one week
  • Equivalent distance covered: Meallmore's head office in Inverness to Argentina
  • GBP 7,000 raised for Cancer Research UK through the challenge
  • 313 staff members from 27 Meallmore-operated care homes participated in the challenge
  • Participants ranged in age from six to 102
  • 1000 miles was the initial fundraising target, but the group surpassed this goal

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