A MOTHER and daughter have thanked the nurses who cared for a loved one by running a fund-raising marathon in his memory.
Helen Gardner and her daughter Zoe raised £1,670 for the Rugby District Nurses who cared for Helen’s father, Brian Wooldridge, during the last few weeks of his life.
Brian passed away in November last year, and Helen and Zoe decided to express their gratitude by taking on the challenge and raising as much money as they could.
Helen said: “From the date of his diagnosis to losing Dad, we had two and a half weeks. During that time he had the best possible care and support that we could have asked for.
“Running the marathon was tough, but in the end it was the most worthwhile thing we have done. Dad wanted the nurses to have a good night out on what we could raise, and we certainly achieved that! He would be so very proud of us.”
Helen and Zoe presented the cheque to the nurses during the team’s International Nurse’s Day celebrations.
A spokesperson for the SWFT Charity, the official charity of South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust which incorporates the Rugby District Nurses Charitable Fund, said: “We are so grateful for the amazing amount of money Helen and Zoe have raised for the nurses who looked after Brian.
“It is testament to the amazing work of the Rugby District Nurses, and for Helen and Zoe to take on this huge challenge at such a difficult time is incredible. We couldn’t be more thankful to them both, as well as everyone who supported them.”
