On Sunday 21st July; Robert Watkins and 9 others set off to complete an epic cycle ride, from Lands’ End to John O’Groats. The team completed the difficult, 960 mile ride in 10 consecutive days. Robert chose to take part in the organised cycle event to raise vital funds for local charity, Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.
“My Grandfather was cared for by Paul Sartori nurses; within his own home during his battle with cancer, this was a huge help. My mum and I really appreciated all of the support from Paul Sartori Hospice at Home and this is why I chose to do this challenge; to raise money to give back to the Charity” said Robert.
In total Robert raised a fantastic £2042.24. Roberts employer, Valero will also be adding to the final figure. Lynn Hunter, Management RN at Paul Sartori Hospice at Home said “We are extremely grateful for Robert taking on this incredible cycle ride to raise vital funds, this will go towards a range of services for Pembrokeshire people living in the final stages of any life-limiting illness.”
Paul Sartori Hospice at Home provides a range of services to Pembrokeshire people living in the final stages of a life-limiting illness, including home nursing care, equipment loan, complementary therapy, bereavement and counselling support, under 18’s anticipatory grief and bereavement support, physiotherapy, advance care planning and training.
The services provided by the Paul Sartori Hospice at Home enable people in the later stages of any life-limiting illness to be cared for and to die at home with dignity, independence, pain free and surrounded by those they hold most dear, if that is their wish.
All of the services are free of charge and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, thanks to the generosity of the Pembrokeshire Community.
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