Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s
Rievaulx House,
Lydgate Lodge, and
Acacia Court care homes in Leeds are delighted to support a special fundraising challenge led by the Leeds United Foundation to mark International Day for Older People.
The Foundation’s Health & Wellbeing Activator, Sophie Dales, has set herself the goal of walking or running 11 kilometres every day for 24 days in October. The challenge is designed to raise funds to purchase activity bags filled with engaging equipment for the 24 care homes the Foundation currently visits, including Rievaulx House, Lydgate Lodge, and Acacia Court.
These numbers have a special meaning:
• 11 kilometres reflects the fact that 1 in 11 people in the UK are diagnosed with dementia.
• 24 days represents the 24 care homes in and around Leeds where the Foundation delivers vital sessions to support residents’ health and wellbeing.
The activity bags will enable colleagues and residents at the homes to continue enjoying exercises and activities in between Leeds United Foundation visits, helping older people remain active, connected, and engaged.
At Rievaulx House, Lydgate Lodge, and Acacia Court, residents have already seen the positive impact of the Foundation’s sessions. From physical exercises to social activities, these programmes bring joy, stimulation, and community spirit into the homes.
Members of the local community are encouraged to show their support for this cause by donating through Sophie’s JustGiving page: justgiving.com/page/sophie-dales-3.
Rievaulx House, Lydgate Lodge, and Acacia Court are three of over 280 kind and cosy HC-One care homes across the UK. For those considering a move, HC-One is currently offering four weeks for the price of three to new residents who join before 30th November 2025.
Embrace the warmth of a kind community this Autumn – visit HC-One – Caring with Kindness | Residential, Nursing & Dementia Care Homes today to find out more about life at Rievaulx House, Lydgate Lodge, or Acacia Court.
Maria King, Regional Admissions Coordinator at HC-One, said:
“We are so proud to be part of this challenge and to support Sophie and the Leeds United Foundation in their mission to enhance the lives of older people. The sessions they deliver in our homes are always a highlight for residents, sparking smiles, conversation, and movement. The fundraising effort will ensure even more lasting benefits for those we care for.”