Staff from AWC Modality Partnership GP surgeries in Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven have walked, run and cycled thousands of miles to raise over £1,500 for local charity Carers’ Resource.
They launched the challenge “Let’s Get Modality Moving for Carers” in an attempt to run, walk or cycle 8,760 miles - because in one year, an unpaid carer can carry out 8,760 hours of care.
Together with family and friends the Modality team moved a total of 11,620 miles in May and June – without the assistance of an engine.
The money raised will help Carers’ Resource provide more support for people who provide unpaid care for family or friends in the Bradford, Harrogate and Craven areas.
Chris Whiley, chief executive of Carers’ Resource, said: “We’re very grateful to the Modality team for all their efforts in raising this money, and increasing awareness of unpaid carers.
“Fundraising by local groups, individuals and companies helps us provide more and improved support to carers who really need it, so a big thank you to Modality and all those who donated.”
Bill Graham, spokesman for Modality, said: “Unpaid carers are the unseen heroes of the pandemic. We wanted to highlight the incredible work that unpaid carers do in our community, and help raise vital funds for Carers’ Resource.
“Everyone who took part did an amazing job and it has been inspiring to see their photos as they got out and about in Yorkshire. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the challenge.”
The JustGiving page for the challenge is still open for donations – if you would like to donate please go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/awcmodality21
If you or your business/organisation would like to raise money for Carers’ Resource, please email fundraising@carersresource.org
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