Big Parklands Charity Challenge Takes Fundraising Total Past £18,000

Residents and staff at Parklands Care Homes have helped raise more than £3,000 for local charities following the latest in a series of fundraising initiatives.

The Big Parklands Charity Challenge saw residents, staff, families and volunteers walking, cycling, washing cars and hosting community events in support of Highland Hospice and mental health charities Mikeysline and Feeling Blue.

The latest initiative brings the total raised for the three charities over the past two years to more than £18,000, including public donations and contributions from the Parklands group.

Among the highlights was a 24-hour indoor cycle marathon at Deveron Way in Huntly, where staff covered a combined 218 miles.

Pittyvaich in Inverness staged its own 65-mile indoor cycling challenge and held a fun day for residents, families and staff.

At Lynemore in Grantown-on-Spey, pantry assistant Laura Cummings completed a 10-mile sponsored walk from Glenlivet to Tomintoul with her dog Jax.

Elsewhere, Urray House in Muir of Ord held a community fete, Weston View in Keith hosted a coffee morning, Eilean Dubh in Fortrose organised a charity car wash and Speyside in Aberlour held a car boot sale. Parklands’ head office team also joined the fundraising effort through a variety of activities.

Parklands Managing Director Susie Mackenzie said: “It has been fantastic to see care teams, residents, families and friends getting behind the Big Parklands Charity Challenge.

“Our homes are very much part of their local communities, and this initiative has been a wonderful example of people coming together to support causes that matter to them.
“We know these are challenging times for many people, which makes the generosity and support we’ve seen across our communities all the more appreciated.

“Highland Hospice, Mikeysline and Feeling Blue all do important work supporting people and communities, and we’re delighted to be able to support them.”