Two hours’ worth of walking has generated some much-needed funds for the Taranaki Cancer Society.
Marinoto Rest Home hosted a Relay your Way event, an initiative started by the cancer society for groups and organisations to host a Relay for Life on a day that suits them.
Activities co-ordinator Lyn Swete says 12 residents took part in the event.
“Some walked, some used a walker and some were pushed in a wheelchair. It didn’t matter how, it was just important they had a go. We had the event going for two hours and residents did what they could. We had a lady who turns 100 in April complete a lap with her walker. Being able to do that when you’re shy of 100 is pretty impressive.”
She says they had plenty of support on the day, with local businesses Whitaker Civil Engineering and Dign4U donating money towards the day.