Team from homes across the South Coast Nursing Homes group complete walking Half Marathon in aid of Cancer Research UK
Our intrepid team made up of eight colleagues from four of our homes; Fernbank, Pentlands, Rookwood and White Lodge successfully completed the 13 mile Shine Night Walk course, in aid of Cancer Research UK.
On Saturday 20th September the team travelled to London, not only to face a grueling walk but also the difficulties of train strikes but still went out and completed the challenge in style. Not only did they smash the distance at a canter they also raised a massive £2200 for a fantastic cause for their grit and determination whilst putting in the hard yards.
In fact, although it was originally meant to be a 13 mile walk through the streets of London at night, the train strikes and then difficulty getting out of Battersea Park meant they eventually racked up 23 miles! The walk started at 21:20 and they finished at 02:30 on Sunday morning. Some of the team didn’t get back home until 06:30. I’m sure you’ll agree that they have achieved something very special and their efforts have raised valuable funds. We only hope they got to put their feet up when they did eventually make it back.
Over a century of life-changing research
Cancer Research UK was formed more than 20 years ago, in 2002. However, their history goes back much further, to 1902, with the founding of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Thanks to supporters like those who sponsored our SCNH team, their pioneering work into how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer has benefitted millions of lives over the past 120 years.
The team are very proud to have raised so much for the cause and Emma Goldsmith, one of our Regional Operation Managers, said the team are already looking for volunteers to join them in 2026. See you at the start line!
