Football charity day raises cash for specialist equipment at Walsall care home
A thousand pounds has been donated to a Walsall care home by Old Corinthians Walking Football Club which will pay for a state-of-the-art sensory table to enrich the lives of residents.
The money was raised at a recent football match and community fundraising day held at Dales Lane, home of Rushall Olympic FC.
The interactive table will be a great addition for residents at Pelsall Hall, one of the West Midlands’ leading dementia care homes. It will provide visual and tactile stimulation as well as promote relaxation and evoke positive memories and for people of all abilities.
A group of residents and staff attended the event in June and met the club members and the official cheque presentation took place at the home in July.
Chairman of the OCWFC Clyde Redfern said: “Many of our members have had loved ones affected by dementia so we wanted to give back to a local cause that truly matters. Pelsall Hall stood out for the care and dignity it provides, and we’re proud to support the home.”
Home manager at Pelsall Hall which is run by not-for-profit care group Greensleeves Care, Wendy Clifton said: “We’re absolutely delighted – not just by the generous donation, but by the spirit of partnership that comes with it. OCWFC is a local community club that values connection, inclusion and joy and their support means a great deal to all of us here.
“Summer fundraisers like this provide extra support for the home but also enhance residents’ wellbeing as spending time outside has numerous benefits.
“The summer is also the perfect opportunity to get care wise. For many, this may involve thinking about the additional care and support we or an older loved one might need in the coming months.
“If you would like to come and see our gorgeous outside space and specialist facilities-like our new sensory table-and find out more about us, please get in touch.
“We are here to help people to make well-informed, family-oriented decisions - without the pressure of urgency.”
Practical tips and advice around accessing care can be found at greensleeves.org.uk/get-care-wise/ or contact the home to arrange a visit.
