A 79-year-old care home resident completed a 5k walk to raise money for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
Lily Durham, who lives at HC-One’s Dale Park on Meols Cop Road, decided to take on the challenge after hearing that staff at the dementia care home had entered the ‘Walk for A Cure’ for Alzheimer’s Research UK. A lifelong animal lover, Lily decided to do her own sponsored walk to raise funds for a cause close to her heart.
It was decided that she would like to do a 5k walk, split over three days. Wellbeing Coordinator Lorcan Montgomery accompanied Lily on her walk while Lily’s daughter Laura also joined in.
On day one, despite a smattering of rain towards the end of the walk, Lily did really well and brought cuddly Dalmatian toy Jasper along for the ride. Day two was a resounding success and Lily completed that stretch without stopping for a break.
On the final day, Lily’s effort was greeted with lovely weather and a special party to mark her crossing the finish line. She completed her walk with £64 raised for the charity.
Andrea Ekuruemu, Dale Park Home Manager, said: “Dale Park care home are incredibly proud of Lily for doing this work. She has shown such determination to complete the walk. Well done, Lily!”
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