STAFF and residents from Bethany Aged Care Plus Centre put on their walking shoes last Saturday to raise money for disadvantaged communities both locally and internationally.
They took part in the annual Aged Care Plus Walkathon, walking from the Town Green to Flynns beach and back.The Aged Care Plus Walkathon involves hundreds of residents, staff, family members and people from communities across Australia.
“It was a fun morning out and a great way to support a good cause,” centre Manager Kevin Herdegen said.
“I’m so proud of our elderly residents who took part.”
Money raised this year will support The Salvation Army’s Kwetu and Mbagala Girls Homes in Tanzania, a safe place for young women who have been trafficked or are at risk of human trafficking.
The home also provides education and vocational training to empower women and increase their access to job opportunities.A portion of the funds raised will stay in Australia and support young people at risk at The Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Support Network in Wyong.
