Hi there, my name is Ralph.

As a support worker for Gowrie Care, I have the opportunity to care for and support some truly amazing people.

I am based at Pitkerro Court in Dundee where I work with a group of unique characters who have complex needs and learning disabilities.  Money is tight for the residents at Pitkerro Court so I was hoping to be able to raise funds so that they can enjoy some activities and trips away during the summer.

When my friend told me she was running the Baker Hughes 10k for charity, I thought it was an ideal opportunity for me to raise money to enhance the lives’ of the people we support. 

Time away from the project and getting out and about in the (hopefully) sunny weather really makes a big difference to the people we support. Visiting new places and experiencing something new doesn’t happen every day for them and any money raised will really make a positive impact on their lives.   It would be amazing if I could raise £350 (or more!) to give them some fun days out!

Last year, at the age of 51 with no running experience, I took part in and raised over £1,200 running the Rome marathon for my previous employer I was delighted to complete it in just less than 4 hours 38 minutes! This year, I hope to recapture some of that glory and raise money so I can deliver something great to our residents.

The 10k takes place on Sunday 17^th May in Aberdeen  so I don’t have much time to get the old trainers back on, don my favourite sweatband and get stuck in to the training again!

I hope you can support me in this, I know money is tight for everyone at the moment but any donation (no matter how big or small) helps the gang at Pitkerro Court get one step closer to the target.

Thanks for your support – it really does mean the world to the people I work with.

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