Finchley care staff cycle 54 miles, raise £1,166 for charity
Wayne Hughes, Solomon Imafidon, and Raj Boodhoo completed the London to Brighton Cycle Ride for the Barchester Charitable Foundation.
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Wayne Hughes, senior general manager at Magnolia Court Care Home in Child's Hill, completed the London to Brighton Cycle Ride on September 13. He was joined by care practitioner Solomon Imafidon and Raj Boodhoo, senior general manager at Chalfont Lodge Care Home. The three colleagues cycled 54 miles to raise funds for the Barchester Charitable Foundation.
The Barchester Charitable Foundation provides grants for specialist equipment, outings, activities, and experiences aimed at improving wellbeing, encouraging independence, and reducing loneliness for older people and adults with disabilities across the UK. The fundraising efforts of Mr Hughes, Mr Imafidon, and Mr Boodhoo generated £1,166.
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Mr Hughes described the experience as fantastic, noting that challenging moments were overcome through mutual support and a shared determination to finish together. He expressed gratitude for the donations and messages of encouragement received from colleagues, residents, relatives, and friends.
Three residents from Magnolia Court Care Home, accompanied by staff, travelled to Brighton to witness the cyclists finish. Following the event, the group celebrated with a fish and chip lunch on the beach.
A spokesperson for Barchester Healthcare stated that the teams at Magnolia Court and Chalfont Lodge were proud of the cyclists' achievement and the funds raised. They highlighted that every pound contributed will assist the foundation in its ongoing work.
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+How far did the care home staff cycle?
Wayne Hughes, Solomon Imafidon, and Raj Boodhoo completed a 54-mile cycle ride from London to Brighton. They undertook this challenge to raise money for the Barchester Charitable Foundation.
+How much money did they raise for charity?
The trio successfully raised £1,166 for the Barchester Charitable Foundation. This foundation provides support for older people and adults with disabilities across the United Kingdom.
+Who supported the cyclists?
Three residents from Magnolia Court Care Home, along with other staff members, travelled to Brighton to cheer on Wayne Hughes, Solomon Imafidon, and Raj Boodhoo as they finished the 54-mile cycle ride.
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