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Care home residents take 'a walk in the Parklands' for charity
24 October 2023 • Sarah Medcraf
Care home residents take 'a walk in the Parklands' for charity
Parklands Care Homes is marking its 30th
anniversary with a charity fundraising campaign designed to promote outdoor
activity, build community links and raise funds for good causes.
A Walk in the Parklands is a 30-day walking and
wheeling challenge which encourages residents, staff, and the wider community
to stay active and connected.
Throughout October, Parklands’ care homes
will compete to cover the most ground through walking or wheeling
activities and the winner will receive a £500 Scotland Loves Local gift card to
be spent in their local community.
Residents and staff will be encouraged to form
teams and invite friends and family to join in on their journey. Local walking
groups will also be invited to support the initiative which hopes to
raise funds for local community groups.
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A JustGiving fundraising page has been set up to
allow friends, family, and well-wishers to contribute to causes selected by
each participating care home. These funds will be distributed equally to chosen
charities or community groups at the end of the challenge.
Parklands’ Operations Director Elaine Taylor
said: “We are delighted to launch this fundraising initiative as we mark three
decades of Parklands Care Homes. ‘A Walk in the Parklands’ isn’t just about the
distance we cover; it's about forging meaningful connections within our
community and taking steps to enhance the health and well-being of our
residents, staff and the broader community. We look forward to getting outside
and enjoying the outdoors this autumn as we raise funds for the community
groups that mean so much to us.”
Among those homes taking part in the challenge is Speyside in Aberlour, pictured below.
Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/parklands-carehomes