Colleagues At Blackpool Home Put Their Fears To One Side As They Snorkel With Sharks And Raise Over £1400

Four colleagues from a Blackpool home snorkelled with sharks at the Sea Life Blackpool Aquarium and have raised more than £1400.

Jaide Foster-Howarth, Marcina Sowe, Amanda Geraghty and Karie Elliot all work at MHA Pennystone Court and decided to challenge themselves in a bid to raise money for the homes amenities fund.

A special mention must be given to Karie, who despite having a fear of water wanted to support her colleagues and decided to do the challenge.

MHA Pennystone Court is planning to create a reminiscence room for their residents containing things such as a traditional kitchen pulley, and branded equipment from the era of when the residents were growing up.

So far over £1400 has been raised, with donations still coming in.

Lisa Robins, home manager who was there on the day to support her team said: “All four were really nervous when we got there.

“They had a lesson prior to the event which helped them settle down and away they went.

“It’s really brave of them, and they all deserve a lot of credit, the challenge is not for the faint hearted.

“In the end they really enjoyed themselves and were euphoric when they came out, especially when I told them what we had raised.

“In my eight years at MHA Pennystone Court we are always looking for ways to improve and help our residents to live later life well.

“We have had several fundraising projects, which have all been managed by us at the home.

“We have raised money for an IT room, a coffee bar, a sweetshop, caravan and a sensory/wellbeing room which amount to over £18,000 of fundraising.

“This new room will add to the collection, and I am sure our residents will really appreciate it.

“To conclude I want to thank all four of my wonderful colleagues who took the challenge on, and to everyone who supported the cause and helped us to reach the amount we have.”