TWO members of staff at a Bolton care home haven’t let coronavirus ruin their fundraising efforts.

They raised cash by cycling the distance from Bolton to Blackpool whilst talking to residents about their favourite memories of the seaside town.

Care assistant Mike Adamson and maintenance man Gary Plant, who both work at Lever Edge Care Home, on Lever Edge Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, came up with an alternative idea.

The pair cycled the 40-mile journey on static bikes in the care home lounge – raising over £200 to go towards a Christmas market in the home, as well as gifts and party food for the festivities.

Mike said: “We had planned to do a sponsored bike ride to Blackpool on the Saturday before the national lockdown restrictions were imposed – so we had to change our plans. Instead we used exercise bikes and cycled the distance we would have done.

Gary added: “We chose Blackpool because it is a well-known place for the residents. They all have a lot of memories of Blackpool and talk about it a lot.”

The sponsored cycle sparked a reminiscence session among the residents while Mike and Gary peddled away.

Well done!

Are you a charity champion? Email simone.okane@newsquest.co.uk with your details and pictures.