Bridge Manor Care Home Walks 100 Miles for Ella-Rose and Epilepsy Awareness

The team at Bridge Manor Care Home in Wolverhampton is walking 100 Miles in October to support three-year-old Ella-Rose and children and young people living with epilepsy.

Ella-Rose is facing a battle that no child should have to endure, undergoing extensive tests with both St Thomas’ Hospital in London and Birmingham Children’s Hospital to determine the exact type of epilepsy she has. Her journey is ongoing, with further tests, investigations and treatment plans still ahead as specialists work to establish the precise form of epilepsy she is living with and how best to manage it.

Residents, families and friends of the home are being invited to join in, turning the challenge into a community effort that also promotes health, well-being and community spirit. The funds raised will support services, research and resources for children and young people living with epilepsy.

Debbie Rowley, General Manager at Bridge Manor, shared, “Every step we take is for Ella-Rose and for all those affected by epilepsy. As a care home, we are passionate about making a positive difference both within our home and in the wider community. We hope to raise vital funds, increase awareness and help make a difference for families facing similar challenges.”

Kira and Tom, Ella-Rose parents, spoke about what this means to them, “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Bridge Manor for raising both vital funds and awareness for epilepsy. Your support for Ella, and for so many others living with epilepsy, means more to us than words can express.

“As a family, we are navigating a very challenging journey, but knowing that we have the encouragement and kindness of such a caring community makes that path feel a little less daunting. The compassion shown through your fundraising efforts not only supports important epilepsy research and awareness initiatives, but also brings comfort and hope to families like ours.

“Thank you for helping to make the future safer, brighter, and more understood for our beautiful daughter Ella and everyone affected by epilepsy. Your generosity will make a lasting difference.”