Staff Member At Stafford Home Takes Part In Royal Sutton Fun Run And Raises Over £500

Deborah Phillips ran The Royal Sutton Fun Run and managed to raise £512.00

A staff member at a Stafford home pounded the streets of Sutton Coldfield and managed to raise over £500.

Deborah Phillips works as an activity coordinator at MHA Weston and Queensway and took part in the run to raise funds for the home.

The Royal Sutton Fun Run is an 8.5 mile run through the town centre before entering Europe’s largest urban park, Sutton Park, and finishing in Royal Sutton Coldfield town centre.

Deborah managed to raise £512.00, which will go towards the home’s amenities fund, from which activities and trips are arranged.

MHA Weston and Queensway provides high-quality dementia nursing care for 70 residents.

Speaking after the run Deborah said:
“I was very happy to have completed the run as six miles in I started getting some pain around my ankle.

“I went to the medical centre that was there on site, who gave me the onceover, strapped me up and away I went.

“I was always going to finish the challenge as that’s the sort of person I am.

“I am a keen runner and have done longer runs in the past but due to my back I am always careful and participate in smaller runs like this one.

“I was training for around four months for this run, which is one of the reasons I had discomfort in my ankle as I was told I may have overtrained.

“The day went really well, the weather was just right for running and I am very happy with the amount raised.

“The residents love animal visits so I am sure some of the money will go towards booking some animal visits.

“I want to thank everyone who donated for their generosity on behalf of the home, the money will go a long way and will put a smile on the faces of our residents.”