Fundraiser visits Chester branch during 238-mile bike ride

Dan Horton recently took on a mammoth 238-mile bike ride across the North West to raise funds for Home Instead Charities, and popped by Home Instead’s Chester branch en route for a well-earned pitstop.

Throughout the pandemic, Dan’s love of cycling helped him not only physically, but mentally too. The senior analyst for Home Instead, the UK’s leading home care company whose national office is based in Warrington, came up with the idea to utilise his love of cycling to help others, by raising funds for the charity that’s dedicated to supporting community groups for older people across the UK.

Over two days, Dan cycled a mile for each of Home Instead’s amazing franchise offices across the UK, bringing his total of miles to 238. En route, he popped by a handful of Home Instead’s North West offices for a well-earned minutes rest, and to thank them for sponsoring the ride.

Day one for Dan consisted of 105 miles, with a pitstop to see the team at Home Instead Chester, based at Chester Gates.

Chris Broadbent, co-owner of Home Instead Chester, said: “It was wonderful to see Dan during day one of his huge journey – the weather was certainly on his side.

“We have since found out Dan has raised nearly an amazing £2,000 for Home Instead Charities! The fantastic outcome of Dan’s challenge means the charity can carry on supporting community groups all over the UK with grants to fund activities that support well-being, or programmes to reduce and/or prevent isolation and loneliness.”

Dan commented on his wonderful achievement: “Cycling provided me with a great way of coping during lockdown. I was looking for a challenge and thought a charity ride for Home Instead Charities would be perfect. As It’s a cause that’s close to my heart, it’s a fantastic feeling that the money I have raised will be used for several grants.

“This wouldn’t have been possible without the fantastic support from Alicen and Penny from Home Instead Charities, Home Instead and family and friends. I feel very humbled.”

To find out more about Home Instead Charities and how to apply for a grant, please call 01925 730 273 or visit:

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/charities/.

Pictured - Dan Horton and his father-in-law, Ste Taylor, Nia Cooke and Louise Brown at Home Instead Chester’s office, based at Chester Gates.