Resident of Waverley Grange Bupa Care Home, David Matthews, has been fundraising for Parkinson’s UK, utilising his photography hobby to contribute to the “Find the cure” campaign.
73-year-old David has had Parkinson’s for 23 years and wanted to support charity, Parkinson’s UK, as he has benefited from their help over the years. As a keen photographer, David decided to use images he’d taken of Winchester Cathedral to create jigsaws to sell.
David chose Winchester as it was where he studied to become a teacher 54 years ago before working as a secondary school design and technology teacher. The cathedral became something of a muse to him, and that, combined with his career, inspired him to make the jigsaw puzzles.
David said, “I’ve been a keen photographer since the age of 16, taking photos of the “End of Steam” on British Rail. I wanted to use my hobby to give back a little something to the charity which has helped me over the years.”
David has raised £295 from the sale of his puzzles and photographs. Waverley Grange also supported David in his fundraising efforts by hosting an exhibition of David’s photographs and selling homemade cakes and crafts made by the other residents – raising an additional £117.95 for the cause.
Dilyana Sharkova, Home Manager at Waverley Grange, said: “We’re incredibly proud of what David has achieved for a charity so close to his heart. It’s been a privilege to help him in his fundraising.”
Waverley Grange Bupa Care Home is situated in Farnham and welcomes residents in need of nursing or residential care including those living with Parkinson’s. For further information, please visit https://www.bupa.co.uk/care-services