Magnolia Court staff cycle London to Brighton for disability charity
Two Barnet care workers aim to raise funds for specialist equipment and activities for older people
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Two staff members from Magnolia Court Care Home in Child’s Hill will cycle from London to Brighton on 13 September to raise funds for a charity that supports older people and adults with disabilities. Wayne Hughes, the home’s senior general manager, and Solomon Imafidon, a care practitioner, will cover 54 miles in the annual London to Brighton Cycle Ride.
The pair are raising money for the Barchester Charitable Foundation, which provides grants for specialist equipment, activities and experiences. The foundation is part of Barchester Healthcare, the operator of Magnolia Court and more than 250 other care homes across the UK.
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Why the challenge matters to the care home
Hughes said the foundation’s work has made a visible difference to residents at Magnolia Court. He told the Ham & High that the charity’s support for older people and adults with disabilities was a key reason for taking part in the event.
“The Foundation does some incredible work supporting older people and adults with disabilities, and we've seen first-hand the difference it can make.”
Wayne Hughes, senior general manager at Magnolia Court Care Home
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Magnolia Court provides nursing, residential, dementia and respite care. The home is located on Finchley Road in Child’s Hill, near the boundary with Hampstead. Barchester Healthcare, its parent company, is one of the largest care providers in the UK.
How to support the fundraiser
Donations can be made through the JustGiving page set up for the challenge. The link is available on the Magnolia Court Care Home website and in promotional materials shared by the home. Hughes and Imafidon have asked for either financial contributions or messages of encouragement.
The London to Brighton Cycle Ride is an annual event that attracts thousands of participants. The route starts in Clapham Common and finishes on Madeira Drive in Brighton. It is organised by the British Heart Foundation, though participants can choose to raise funds for other charities.
What happens next
Hughes and Imafidon will take part in the ride on 13 September. The JustGiving page will remain open for donations after the event. The total amount raised will be published by the Barchester Charitable Foundation once the campaign closes.
Questions this report answers
+How far will the Magnolia Court staff cycle?
Wayne Hughes and Solomon Imafidon will cycle 54 miles from London to Brighton on 13 September. The route starts at Clapham Common and finishes on Madeira Drive in Brighton, as part of an annual charity event.
+Who will benefit from the money raised?
The funds will go to the Barchester Charitable Foundation, which provides grants for specialist equipment, activities and experiences for older people and adults with disabilities across the UK.
+How can I donate to the cycle challenge?
Donations can be made through the JustGiving page set up for the event. The link is available on the Magnolia Court Care Home website and in promotional materials shared by the care home.
+When does the fundraising campaign end?
The JustGiving page will remain open after the 13 September cycle ride. The total amount raised will be published by the Barchester Charitable Foundation once the campaign officially closes, though no specific end date has been given.
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