Two members of staff at Peasmarsh Place have proved that their commitment to caring extends far beyond the workplace after successfully completing the London to Brighton Charity Bike Ride on 21 June.
Manager Emma and care co-ordinator Karyn took on the challenging 54-mile ride, raising nearly £1,000 for charity in the process, a remarkable achievement that has earned the admiration of colleagues, residents and friends alike.
The determination, resilience and teamwork needed to conquer the route are qualities they demonstrate every day in their roles at Peasmarsh Place. The same dedication that carried them from London to Brighton is reflected in the care, support and positive outcomes they strive to provide for residents.
Whether tackling steep hills on two wheels or overcoming challenges in their working day, Emma and Karyn are known for always going the extra mile.
Their fundraising success is a testament not only to their personal commitment but also to the spirit of Peasmarsh Place, where compassion, hard work and community involvement are at the heart of everything they do.
All the staff at Peasmarsh Place are immensely proud of Emma and Karyn and congratulate them on an outstanding achievement, both on and off the road.
What motivated you to do this amazing ride?
“I have had heart problems and needed some procedures myself and I wanted give something back. Working in a care home you see how heart problems affect individuals and it is important to keep progressing with research,” said Karyn.
“When I was 11 my best friend died and now working in the care environment, I understand the importance of knowing more about cardiovascular diseases. It’s a personal challenge to myself: pedalling 54 miles up and down hills was a huge achievement. It wasn’t easy,” explained Emma.
How long have you been training?
Probably only about 12 weeks, which is not ideal, but juggling work and family life left time in short supply. We were pushing 20 or 30 miles a time when we were training.
What were the challenges?
“The hardest part for me was Ditchling Beacon,” said Emma. “We had many stops along the way as there were multiple accidents but we pushed on together.”
“Getting to the half way point was really challenging,” added Karyn. “But when we got to that point we knew it was half done and there was light at the end of the tunnel. There were lots of hills which really test you, mentally emotionally and physically. I just had to push through and dug deep into reserves. The day was so hot, too, but working as a team and keeping each other’s spirits up really helped and we did it.”
Image Credits: Emma and Karyn .