Ratheane Community Comes Together to Raise Over £400 for Dementia UK
20th October 2026
Residents, families, staff and members of the local community at Ratheane Private Nursing Home came together during Positive Ageing Month to support an important cause, raising more than £400 for Dementia UK.
The home hosted a Coffee Morning on 1 October, welcoming supporter for a morning of refreshments, conversation and fundraising. Thanks to the generosity of those who attended, the event raised an impressive £302, with further donations still expected.
Adding to the fundraising efforts, Jan Walker, Unit Development Supervisor, completed a personal walking challenge throughout September. Jan walked more than 60 miles and raised over £130 in sponsorship for Dementia UK, making a fantastic contribution to the overall total.
Guests also enjoyed a raffle featuring a range of generously donated prized. The top prize of the day was tickets to the Country and Western Concert at The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, which provided popular among attendees. Ratheane’s Marina McKeown also generously donated a selection of handmade artisan bracelets, which were available to purchase throughout the coffee morning.
Thank you to all who attended and donated, if you would still like to support the fundraiser, donations can be made directly to the home.
