STAFF at HC-One’s Haven care home, in Peacehaven, East Sussex, have celebrated after showing ‘commitment and determination’ to complete a 16-mile hike to raise £760 for Alzheimer’s Society.
Team members at Haven care home completed the long walk from Eastbourne railway station to the care home via Friston Forest in just under eight hours. The money raised will be split between a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society and supporting activities for residents in the care home.
The event aimed to highlight Haven care home’s commitment to enriching the lives of its residents through activities, including physical exercises like walking.
Head housekeeper Leanne Mack said: “We enjoyed the walk through Friston Forest and the sense of camaraderie with fellow staff members. It was great to come together to accomplish a shared goal. The hardest part of the walk was the last push back to Haven care home after such a long journey.
“We prepared by having good organisation including designated rest stops, we brought lots of protein snacks and water, and made sure we all checked in with each other throughout as it was a very hot day.
“We celebrated completion with a cold drink and pats on the back from our colleagues waiting for us at the care home.”