09-07-2025
Care home colleagues and residents walk 7,000 miles for Cancer Research UK
Greenan Manor Care Home in Ayr, along with other Meallmore-operated care homes across Scotland, raised £7,000 after a walking challenge.
Colleagues and residents from one of Scotland's leading providers of elderly and specialist care have raised £7,000 for Cancer Research UK after a walking challenge.
A total of 313 colleagues from Meallmore-operated care homes across Scotland, including Greenan Manor Care Home in Ayr, joined in the challenge, supported by residents, families and the wider community, with ages of participants spanning from six to 102.
Meallmore currently operates 27 homes across Scotland: 21 for elderly residents, five for adults with mental health needs and one for adults with learning or physical disability.
The walk, entitled 'I would walk 1,000 Meallmore Miles' originally began as a wellbeing event, to bring the wider Meallmore teams together to share in exercise but the group ended up covering 7,000 miles in just one week and raising an incredible amount for Cancer Research UK.
The 7,154 miles, the equivalent distance of travelling from Meallmore's head office in Inverness to Argentina in South America, were achieved in a range of ways, from walking and running to canoeing. Residents and families also participated alongside staff, with some residents enjoying the experience from wheelchairs and trishaws.
Special events were held at care homes across Scotland to further encourage participation, with themed days, group challenges and parties, which added to the festive atmosphere.
All proceeds from the fundraiser are being donated to Cancer Research UK, a charity chosen collectively by staff and residents in recognition of the crucial role it plays in funding vital research and supporting those affected by cancer.
Cillian Hennessey, CEO of Meallmore, said: "I'm so incredibly proud of everyone who took part in this amazing challenge. This result really showcases the remarkable enthusiasm and spirit of our teams, as well as of our residents and local communities who joined in the fun. There were some wonderful displays of camaraderie, determination and teamwork over the week, which was a joy to see.
"While it's typical Meallmore culture to go above and beyond, the teams and residents have really excelled themselves, smashing the target and raising a great amount of money for an important charity.
"A huge well done to all those who racked up these miles in any way possible, as well as a special mention to everyone who supported and donated. 7,000 miles is an enormous distance, and it really is something that we can all be proud of. The bar has been raised for next year!"
