LETHEN PARK MAKES RESIDENT’S DREAM COME TRUE

Resident, Sandy at Lethen Park had always wanted ride a bike again, so staff at the home made his wish a reality with the help of his beloved son, Ian and his daughter in law, Leysa.

Sandy has lived at Lethen Park for a year and is loved by staff and residents alike. Staff at the home were delighted to be a part of making his dream come true, as they knew how much it meant to him and they all wanted to be there to see the smile on Sandy’s face.

Activities Coordinator, Amanda first found out about Sandy’s dream of riding a bike again when they were out walking in the community to their regular club - The Men’s Shed, ever since then, the home has been dedicated to helping him achieve it.

Sandy’s daughter in law, Leysa and his son Ian climbed to base camp on Everest and raised over £5000 of which £1500 was given towards the homes very own disability bike which was purchased from The Bike Cargo Company. Once the bike arrived with the help of Osprey Cycles Inverurie for helping map out a safe route for Sandy and also providing all safety equipment and service plans for the bike itself.

Trevor also accompanied Sandy and Amanda on the first run on the bike, all the staff came out to support Amanda and Sandy for this momentous occasion.

In response to this wonderful surprise, Sandy, said: “I feel amazing and felt so safe with Amanda, I can’t wait to go again on the bike, so proud of my son and my daughter for helping the home buy this bike”

Annette Brown, General Manager at the home, said: “We want everyone we care for to know how important they are to us here at Lethen Park. It was so nice to see how happy Sandy was, this bike will bring so much joy and happiness to our home”

Lethen Park care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Lethen Park provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 54 residents from respite care to long term stays

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