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Chris Kershaw fundraising for Overgate Hospice

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Chris Kershaw, one of the founding Directors of Restorative, has been fundraising for Overgate Hospice.

Chris has tirelessly dedicated himself to fundraising endeavours over the past month. His commitment has resulted in an astounding achievement – a grand total of £668.75 raised for Overgate Hospice.

In recognition of his efforts, a representative from Overgate visited Restorative Head Office this week for Chris to proudly present them with a cheque, symbolizing the collective support and generosity of the entire Restorative team, friends and family.

Congratulations to Chris for undoubtedly making a significant impact on the lives of those in need.

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Supporting Mental Health with Young Minds at Grove House

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Oliver, one of our Supported Accommodation residents at Grove House, along with his key worker, Ben Hodgson recently completed a walk for Young Minds Mental Health Day.

Unfortunately, Oliver experienced the heartbreaking loss of his mother in February of this year, following her battle with mental health issues. As a result, Oliver has been facing his own challenges with his mental well-being. The compassionate team at Grove House has been providing Oliver with the necessary support, and as a result, he has begun to feel more positive, which has inspired Oliver to take action to show his support to others who may be in a similar position.

Oliver and Ben, represented Young Minds, and completed the Pen-Y-ghent Peak in memory of his mum.  Pen-y-ghent is a classic Yorkshire walk that consists of a circular route starting from Horton-in-Ribblesdale, and climbs gently up Brackenbottom Scar, and then follows the Pennine Way on the climb to the 694m high summit. It is the lowest of the Yorkshire 3 peaks.

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The route has great scenery and panoramic views of the whole area, however, the walk itself was no easy feat, but Oliver and Ben tackled it with determination and resilience. Step by step, they conquered the challenging terrain.  Oliver couldn’t help but feel a sense of peace wash over him as he took in the panoramic scenery. It was as if the world was telling him that there is so much more to life than the pain he had experienced. Completing the walk was not just about raising awareness for Young Minds, it was about Oliver reclaiming his own strength and resilience. It was a statement to himself and to the world that he would not let this struggle define him.

Arriving at the summit Oliver was greeted with a beautiful rainbow “that’s my mum”, he said.  It was a powerful moment for Oliver, a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always hope.

Oliver’s journey is still ongoing, but with every step he takes, he’s getting closer to healing. The amazing staff at Grove House are there for him, providing a strong support system that will help him through the toughest moments. He’s also surrounded by a wonderful community of people who truly understand his pain and are always ready to lend a helping hand when he needs it.

For more information about Young Minds, click the link below…

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

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Staff and young people take on Overgate’s Midnight Walk challenge

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A group of our young individuals from one of our Residential provisions in Calderdale, accompanied by staff members, recently gathered together to embark on a challenging 13-mile walk to raise funds for Overgate Hospice Charity. The walk offered two different distances, with the seven-mile walk being a more accessible option for participants.

The Midnight Walk is hands down the biggest event of the year for Overgate and it’s not your typical walking challenge!  The walk is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and raise vital funds for the Hospice. Plus, it’s a chance for everyone to let loose, have a blast, and maybe even be a little silly! The funds raised through this event allow Overgate to extend their care to even more families in Calderdale who are in desperate need.

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The young people expressed their feeling of accomplishment when they completed the challenge. Staff also acknowledged the remarkable achievement of the young people and encouraged them to be proud of themselves for successfully completing the entire distance.

Pictured is Teigan with one of our Support Workers, Sarah Spence.

Well done to all involved and thank you for helping make a difference!

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Walking Snowdonia to raise money

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On Sunday 9th July our Senior Registered Manager, Jo O’Donnell will be climbing Snowdon with a group of her friends.

Jo walks this walk yearly in memory of her best friend Dava, who tragically took his life two years ago, as a way of raising awareness about mental health. However. this year, the walk will raise money for her friend Andrew ‘Shandy’ Overton, who needs essential alterations to his family home and prosthetic legs to get back to walking.

Earlier this year, Andrew was rushed to the hospital feeling unwell. He was put in an induced coma at the hospital, but Andrew already had Sepsis, and his chances of survival were low. Thankfully Andrew survived, but he had to undergo life-changing surgery. Both legs needed to be amputated below the knee due to the Sepsis taking over. Prior to his illness, Andrew was a self-employed builder, and has a young family, so any funds raised will be much appreciated to help them in this difficult time.

If you would like to contribute to Jo’s fundraising walk, please visit their go fund me page.

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If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans will listen. They won’t judge or tell you what to do. You can call them any time, day or night, for FREE, whatever you’re going through, call 116 123.

Alternatively, you can visit the Samaritans Website.

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For more information on sepsis visit the Sepsis Trust website.

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Celebrating Friendly House Food Bank Donations for Ebeneezer Church Halifax

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Colleagues from our Supported Accommodation Home, Friendly House, organised a food collection for the Ebeneezer food bank at Halifax and over the last few weeks they have been taking in donations from colleagues across the company.  The team rallied troops to clear out their kitchen cupboards and donate anything they didn’t need; everyone was more than happy to help!
 
Our Friendly House colleagues donated the items they had collected to the Ebenezer Church in Halifax on 19th December. The team at Ebeneezer were thrilled with the donation, which will help put meals on the table for some families in need this Christmas season.
 
The Senior Support Worker at Friendly House, Becky, would like to thank everyone who took part and donated to this wonderful cause. Becky said “Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we collected an outstanding amount of food and toiletries for those in need”
 
‘The Calderdale Food and Support Drop-In Centre at New Ebenezer Church, Halifax, helps to feed some of our most vulnerable members of society through handing-out around 150 food parcels, each week. The Church has been used as a food bank and crisis centre since 2009 and is run by Christians Together Calderdale.  It has been supported by individuals and local churches, as well as donations from organisations and small business to provide a weekly drop-in service of food parcels and support to people and families struggling to cope.’

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For anyone wanting additional information of the food bank the details are:
 
Ebenezer Food Bank (Christians Together Calderdale)
 
Opening times:
Saturdays from 10am to 12noon for families (with children).
Saturdays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm for others (1 adult per collection).
Emergency parcels are available Monday (at the discretion of staff).
 
Contact:
Phone: 01422 647390.
Mobile: 07593 820411.
 
Address: Ebenezer Methodist Church, St James Road, Halifax. HX1 1YS.
Facebook: The Gathering Place.

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Bridge House call for Christmas child shoeboxes for 12th November

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Louise Abel and Jasmine Hawke at Bridge House are running a Christmas shoebox appeal this season to help children, who would otherwise not receive a present on Christmas day.

Organised by Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child, simply involves finding a shoebox and filling it with items a child might love to receive on Christmas day.

Your filled shoeboxes are so needed and hugely appreciated. Let’s help to make it a great Christmas for every child.

Here’s what to do:

Step 1: Find a shoebox, wrap it with wrapping paper and write GIRL or BOY on the top. Then choose an age range: 2 to 4, 5 to 9 or 10 to 14
Step 2: Fill the box with items appropriate to the age you’ve chosen. Suitable items are toys, school supplies, hygiene items, hats, scarfs, hair accessories.
Please do not include: toothpaste, sweets, liquids, used / damaged items, food items, aerosols, medicines, sharp or fragile objects.
Step 3:  When your box is complete, please arrange a drop off at Head Office before 12th November 2022.

Restorative Social Care Services
8 Victoria Street
Greetland, Halifax
West Yorkshire, HX4 8DF

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Support worker, Gareth, dons boxing gloves to raise money for Cancer Research UK

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Boxer in training, Gareth Dearlove, one of our Restorative support workers from our supported accommodation service is raising money for Cancer Research UK by signing himself up to a charity boxing match.

Gareth’s training starts later this month, with the match itself taking place on the 26th of November at the Cedar Court Hotel at Ainley Top.

“If anyone would like to come and support me on the night, or, to just watch, what should be, a good night of boxing entertainment, please message me on 07888 361994 for event/ticket info,” says Gareth. “And if you’re able to make a donation, of any size, it is greatly appreciated.”

We wish Gareth lots of luck with his training and his match. If anyone would like to make a donation to Cancer Research UK and support Gareth’s fundraising, you can directly through his JustGiving page.

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Taking time out for cake and a chat at our Macmillan coffee morning

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On Wednesday 5th October 2022, we had a lovely drop-in coffee morning, for all staff, young people and associates to take a break, catch up with each other and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Research at the same time.
 
Our head office manager, Sarah Fawcett, co-ordinated the event, held at our HQ in West Vale, rallying staff’s enthusiasm with promises of admin assistant, Rosie’s, exceptional home baking. Rosie did not disappoint! Giant cookies and buns were enjoyed by all.
 
It was a wonderful turnout from everyone and Sarah Carroll, our HR manager on tea duty, did a sterling job keeping the kettle boiling and cups filled.
 
Sarah Fawcett said “It was great to take a moment to chat with everyone rather than just the usual quick hello whilst people are passing through the office. Some people shared their experiences of cancer of friends and family too and it all felt very personal, and an even more worthwhile way to spend time having a brew together.”
 
We raised £120 for the charity and Sarah thanks everyone who took time out of their day to come along, to Rosie for her baking and for everyone’s generous donations.

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Second year in a row Overgate Midnight Walk!

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For the second year in a row, Restorative young people and staff have, once again, completed a successful midnight walk in aid of the Overgate Hospice. The event was a great success, attended by 20 staff and young people who braved the seven or 13-mile walk through the dark Halifax streets.

Fast-becoming a Restorative tradition, last year the team embarked on their first Overgate Midnight Walk, a real achievement and challenge for some of the walkers, who were as young as ten years old.

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“We are very proud of everyone who took part in our second year and those who helped to fundraise behind the scenes,” said Sarah Fawcett, Office Manager at Restorative.

So far the midnight walkers have raised a total of £145 for the Overgate Hospice and the fundraising link is still open for those who have not yet had chance to donate and would like to.

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Amazing Three Peaks challenge for 3-year-old Frankie

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Congratulations to our Registered Manager, Tony Gill, and his brother-in-law, Neil, for doing an amazing job of the Three Peaks challenge, raising £1500 for Frankie, who is three years old and has cancer.

The Three Peaks challenge has to be done in less than 24 hours and Tony and Neil smashed it with their time of 23hrs 43mins.

“We did Ben Nevis in 4hrs 12min, Scafell Pike in 2hrs 55min, and Snowdon in 3hrs 22min. Job done,” says Tony.

Tony and Neil took on the challenge unsupported, driving themselves from mountain to mountain, a challenge in itself with six hours from Ben Nevis to Scafell Pike, and four hours from Scafell Pike to Mount Snowdon.
 
“It got progressively harder due to lack of sleep and tiredness in the legs – sitting in a car for several hours between runs didn’t help!”
 
Everyone at Restorative is very proud Tony and Neil on their completed challenge and for doing such an impressive course!

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