Combination of Fundraisers Including One with World Cup Theme at Stafford Home Help to Raise Over £600

A Stafford home has managed to raise over £600 thanks to a combination of two fundraisers, with one being a virtual bike ride to Wembley.

MHA Weston and Queensway managed to raise a total of £610.00 from their virtual bike ride to Wembley and charity car wash.

The virtual bike ride was in preparation for the FIFA World Cup taking place in the USA starting later this week.

A total of 22 people including staff, volunteers and one resident from the home took part in a 24-hour virtual bike ride from Stafford to Wembley, which equated to 254 miles.

The bike ride helped to raise £500 and the charity car wash, where colleagues washed a total of 12 cards raised £110.00

The funds from both will go towards the home’s amenities fund, from which trips and activities will be arranged.

The home has already utilised some of the funds by having The Cheshire Farm come to visit with their rabbits, chicken and sheep.

Deborah Phillips, activity coordinator said: “ Both fundraisers were really well received, and we are very happy with support shown to us.

“The virtual bike ride was an idea we thought would work well as the men’s football world cup is set to start soon.

“We then looked at how many miles it was to get to Wembley from MHA Weston and Queensway and away we went.

“Everyone got behind the idea, and it was tiring, but a lot of fun at the same time.

“The car wash again was a very successful idea, with some of our colleagues working as a team to get the cars washed.

“Some of the residents also got stuck in, by spraying the cars with water and general supervision.

““It was a real community effort to make both fundraisers a success.

“I want to thank everyone who supported us on both days. I also want to give a huge thanks to The Fuse Gym in Stafford who lent us the bike for the challenge, and we are very grateful for that.”