CARE home staff are set to take on a 12-mile walk to raise funds for a group of dedicated dogs.
Staff from Moors Manor Care Home in Ringwood are taking on a 12-mile walk from their sister home in Hamworthy to raise money for Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs.
Residents are set to take on their own mini-challenge at home.
On April 6, which is also National Walking Day, Tracey Aldin, general manager, will lead a team from the home on a route from Upton Bay care home, passing through stop off points including Dorset Chamber and Kings Park Care home to raise money for the residents chosen charity.
The tour will starts at 8am in Hamworthy and finish at 4pm at Moors Manor.
Residents and staff at the home will be doing their own walking challenge around the garden to mimic the route.
The homes will be raising money for the charity, who help to change the lives of young people to enable a greater quality of life and more independence.
General manager, Tracey Aldin said: “It is going to be a long and tiring day but we’re all really excited to take part and we’re hoping to raise lots of money.
"We know all the staff, residents, relatives and visitors will get behind us at each of the homes along the way.
"We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us so far, it has been a real team effort.”
To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/moorsmanor
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