Cardiff care home steps up for charity

 

A Cardiff care home stepped up to raise funds for an Alzheimer’s charity with a sponsored walk. 

Team members at Care UK’s Llys Cyncoed, on Cyncoed Road, took part in the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk, successfully raising over £200. Four members of the care team joined together for the 10km walk in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

The Alzheimer’s Society is dedicated to providing support to help those living with dementia by offering advice and practical guidance and helping them to live more fulfilled lives.

The sponsored walk took place on local paths around Glamorgan, with everyone enjoying a scenic route through Bute Park and learning about the history of the area. With determination and smiles, everyone enjoyed the challenge of the 10-km-long, fundraising walk.

Llys Cyncoed’s Senior Carer, Samantha Sutcliffe, who participated in the walk, said: “I am proud to be supporting the Alzheimer’s Society. It is a cause very close to all of our hearts here at Llys Cyncoed.”

Virgil Frincu, General Manager at Llys Cyncoed, said: “We love a challenge here at Llys Cyncoed – especially when it’s for a good cause.

“This sponsored walk was a great opportunity to support the Alzheimer’s Society which is a charity that’s close to the hearts of many of our team members and the residents. They offer an invaluable service and one we are incredibly proud to contribute to through this initiative.

 I'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who got involved or donated. We’re already looking forward to our next fundraising event.”

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) recently awarded Care UK’s Llys Cyncoed an ‘excellent’ silent rating* across all domains following an unannounced inspection. 

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Llys Cyncoed incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The building has been configured into a series of neighbourhoods to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.