Staff from Charlotte Straker House Lace Up for Great North Run to Support Residents

A group of staff members from the Charlotte Straker Project are gearing up to make every stride count in support of their elderly residents.

The Charlotte Straker care home  provides exceptional care and support to elderly individuals and has inspired staff members Sam Willis, Zoe Wilson, Megan Wilson, Amy Newell, and Abbie Chisholm to take on the challenge of the iconic marathon.

“We see firsthand the impact of our work on the lives of our residents and day care visitors,” says Sam. “Running the Great North Run is not just about crossing the finish line; it’s about showing our residents that we’re with them every step of the way, both in and out of the care home.”

The team has been diligently training for the marathon, balancing their busy work schedules with rigorous running routines. Amy added “It’s hard work trying to train around our shift patterns, but we’re determined to raise as much as possible and make all our residents proud. We’re not just running for ourselves; we’re running for everyone who lives at Charlotte Straker House. They’re like family to us and it’s lovely to see them smiling and cheering us on when we tell them about our training.”

To support Megan, Amy, Sam, Zoe (not pictured) and Abbie from the Charlotte Straker Project in their Great North Run journey and contribute to their fundraising efforts, donations can be made through https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2024.enthuse.com/charlottestraker/profile or by contacting our office on 01434 633 999.