Ethicare Durham has been supporting adults with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
since 2014, providing person-centred care and
supported living
Supported living is when you live in your own home with support from staff. People who live in supported living have a tenancy agreement.
services that support people to live independently and confidently. That same passion that they show in their support services shone through in their fundraising activities for Mencap this month.
What they got up to
Bake sale - Cakes, scones, and a lot of enthusiasm went into raising funds and bringing people together over something sweet.
One Big Walk - The team got their steps in during Learning Disability Week and joined with Once Big Walk to raise awareness and funds.
Information sharing - A beautifully decorated display board went up at the Ethicare hub, giving visitors an easy way to learn more about what fundraising activities they were up to and why they were fundraising. Sharing information and resources is always a great way to get people involved Involved is being included in something or taking part in something. !
Altogether, these efforts raised an outstanding £342, money that will go directly towards supporting the vital work Mencap does in supporting people with a learning disability.
From the bake sale to taking on One Big Walk, thank you to everyone at Ethicare Durham for your energy, generosity and commitment to making a difference. It's supporters like you who make our community A community is the people and places in an area. stronger.
Thank you Ethicare Durham for your support!
