19 Aug Braintree care home resident’s granddaughter completes half-marathon in honour of home’s outstanding care
The granddaughter of a resident living at HC-One’s Larchwood care home, in Braintree, Essex, has completed a half marathon in recognition of the outstanding care provided by the home.
Larchwood resident, Ralph Fisher, has been living at the residential dementia care home since 2023. Ralph Fisher’s granddaughter, Annabel Fisher, completed the Solihull half marathon on Sunday, August 11, in honour of her grandfather and to show appreciation for the care offered by the home.
The race started and finished at Solihull town centre, and it was a success for those involved in the charity run. Several colleagues at Larchwood care home were eager to hear Annabel’s completion time, which was an impressive time of two hours and 24-minutes.
Speaking about Larchwood care home, Annabel Fisher said:
“Larchwood have helped my family, especially my grandad, Ralph Fisher and nan, Maria, huge amounts.
“My grandad receives outstanding care, and for this there will never be enough ‘thank yous’. Hopefully I can help them continue the amazing work they do for all their residents.”
Ralph at Larchwood care home
Ralph has been a resident at Larchwood care home since 2023
Donna Owen, Larchwood care home manager, remarked:
“What a great achievement for Annabelle to have completed the half marathon in honour of the home! We are so grateful that relatives appreciate the care provided so much so that they dedicate their time to complete wonderful things that raise awareness of care homes.
“Ralph has lived with us since 2023 and has gone from strength to strength whilst living at the care home. Ralph now has his own mobility scooter that he uses around the home, and this has really benefitted his wellbeing, providing that sense of independence.
“We cannot thank Annabel enough for her time and dedication to completing the half marathon. We love having Ralph at the home and things like this will only spur the team on to keep providing the kindest and best care possible for all of the residents.”
