Easter Ross super-gran (90) ready to walk on at Mull Hall care home after smashing lockdown challenge
AN Easter Ross great-grandmother determined to help others by completing laps of her care home during lockdown is set to walk on – after smashing her fundraising target.
Patti Davis (90) has also inspired fellow residents at Mull Hall Care Home in Barbaraville to join her for her daily lap of the building, helping lift spirits during the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 crisis.
The former district councillor, who raised seven children and fostered 19 more during a lifetime dedicated to public service, has been nicknamed Granny Alness.
Despite living with vascular dementia, Mrs Davies has more than tripled the £1000 target she initially set to split between Alzheimer Scotland and Age UK.
Her appeal states: "Help us to help them to help us!"
Her effort has helped highlight the plight of people living with dementia and their carers during the lockdown.
Sa Craig of Alzheimer Scotland said: "We are inspired by her determination and dedication to help us ensure nobody faces dementia alone."
The charity runs resource centres in Dingwall and Tain but both are currently closed in line with public health guidance. Services have moved online with a 24-hour freephone dementia helpline available on 0808 808 3000.
Lorna McDonald, manager at the 40-resident home, described Mrs Davis as "a ray of sunshine" whose kind and caring nature touched others. Staff and fellow residents have joined her on the 15-minute laps around the home.
Support Mrs Davis at https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PattiDavis
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