Here at Waterside, we recognise the importance of this charity and the vital part it plays within our Dorset community. Weldmar’s free service offers specialist end of life care to those in need, whilst doing all they can to support affected families at this crucial time. Team members from Waterside’s maintenance, marketing, grounds, sales, ownership, HR and entertainment departments departed from Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park & Spa bright and early, to travel to the starting point of their great adventure to raise money for Weldmar Hospicecare.
Weldmar, like many charities, suffered and lost much needed support and donations because of the effects of Covid-19 and national lockdowns. With only 21% of their funds provided by the NHS and the rest collected through fundraising activities and donations, they needed our support more than ever! We want to ensure that this charity continues to thrive, by fundraising to make sure that they have the money to continue their amazing work and fund their committed team of nurses, doctors, therapists, social workers and counsellors!
The charity walk began at the peak of Golden Cap, as one of the highest points on the south coast, the Cap offers panoramic views, stretching from Portland Bill, to as far as Dartmoor on sunny days. Raring to go, the team set off on their charity walk, and despite tackling steep hills, muddy puddles and unpredictable English weather, their motivation to raise money for such a deserving charity and the excellent team morale kept them going!
Over 10.5 hours and 65,000 burning steps later, the team reached their finishing line: our very own Chesil Beach Holiday Park! They were greeted with hot food and a celebratory cider or two! They raised over £2,500 in donations, with Waterside Holiday Group matching the amount and contributing additional funds to bring the total to a jaw-dropping £5,326! Congratulations to Tom, Owen, Scott, Pete, Victoria, Ryan, Samantha, Allen, Harry, Nicole, Becca, Laura & Phil for taking on and smashing this challenge and a massive thank you to everyone that supported them! These donations will provide much-needed funds for such an amazing charity affected by the implications of Covid-19, helping them to continue providing free, specialist end of life care within our Dorset community.
Thank you for your continued support!
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