Care UK colleagues support men’s health this Movember

Across the year, Care UK colleagues raise awareness for local and national causes through their fundraising efforts and November was no different.

Three of our colleagues from the recruitment team – senior resourcing advisor Kieran McVey, resourcing advisor Michael Pardoe and recruitment manager Jack Robinson – decided to raise funds for Movember.

Movember work to support men who have experienced mental health challenges, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Since launching their cause in 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world.

Kieran said: "For Movember, Jack, Michael and I came together to raise awareness and funds to support men's health projects globally.

“We grew moustaches in support of the cause and trekked 60kms each over the course of the month. This is to raise awareness of the 60 men who commit suicide every hour worldwide, and it has been an achievable (and enjoyable!) challenge. 

“It has been a fantastic month raising £888 for the cause and - hopefully - raising awareness of the Movember movement here at Care UK.  It's been an exceptional achievement, and I couldn't be prouder of the lads for their tremendous effort! We are so thankful for all who donated, and we are hoping to do the same next year and involve colleagues from across the organisation.”  

The trio’s donation was matched by Care UK, meaning that their total was £1,776.00.

At Care UK, supporting colleagues who want to give back to their community is a top priority. The matched funding scheme meets colleagues’ fundraising efforts up to £1,000 for UK-based charities. This ensures that we support charities in the areas in which our homes operate, as well as donating to national causes.

In 2024 alone, Care UK has matched £37,611.87 of colleagues’ donations, with money going to more than 40 different charities.

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