On September 13, Ernie and his partner Fiona will be running the Great North Run for the first time to raise funds for MHA Anjulita Court and MHA.
Ernie Botley, a home manager at MHA Anjulita Court and a keen runner, has already raised over £300.
The Great North Run is one of the largest half marathons in the world, taking place annually in northeast England each September.
The funds will be split between MHA Anjulita Court and MHA’s music therapy and chaplaincy services across the organisation.
MHA Anjulita Court offers residential, nursing and dementia care for 62 residents.
Ernie said: “Running is something I really enjoy and doing distance running is a favourite. I am part of my local running club, Colchester Running Club, and do a mixture of road and countryside running.
“Running is not only good for you physically, but for me it’s something I do to help clear the mind.
“The Great North Run is a big event, and one that I am very excited for, and I am looking forward to doing the challenge.
“I want to split the final amount between our home and MHA so other homes can continue to benefit from services like chaplaincy and music therapy.
“I see the value in these services first hand with our residents, and I know how important they are for our residents and other residents across our home and schemes.
“So far the support has been great, it’s something I really appreciate,and I am confident we will raise a good amount of money.”
You can find more information and to donate here.
