Southwark

Mission

100

2 GoodGymers made their way to help an isolated older person in Southwark.

  • David Ewens
  • Lenka
 
Sunday, 5th of July 2020

This was a unique mission today. We weren't celebrating someone's 100th good deed but we were on hand to help someone celebrate their 100th birthday. Ms A is a keen gardener and GoodGym were asked if a couple of runners could come and plant some flowers in a patch of the garden at the care home for her. So Lenka and I jumped at the opportunity. We arrived to the care centre which was decorated in birthday decorations, cake and balloons. Miss A's family was there too celebrate with her (from a safe distance). It was very warm and sweet to see all the different generations of the family come together. As we planted, we witnessed all the birthday photography, Miss A drinking a pint of Guinness and even the queen's letter. It was all very special which even brought a tear of joy to her eyes. Happy Birthday Miss A.

Report written by David Ewens


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Girija Tase
Girija Tase
Sunday July 5th, 2020 15:41

This is wonderful!!! What a special mission

Greenwich runner
Greenwich runner
Sunday July 5th, 2020 15:41

Just wow!!

Slough runner
Slough runner
Sunday July 5th, 2020 16:39

That's so amazing Lenka and David

Michelle
Michelle
Sunday July 5th, 2020 17:52

Just brilliant!

Alexander Kenmure
Alexander Kenmure
Monday July 6th, 2020 09:36

Beautiful!

Amy Pezet
Amy Pezet
Monday July 6th, 2020 09:36

Beautiful mission. Well done both.

Bristol runner
Bristol runner
Monday July 6th, 2020 09:43

Ah that's so lovely! Nice one both!

Adele Prince
Adele Prince
Monday July 6th, 2020 10:57

So beautiful :)

Leticia Bessel
Leticia Bessel
Monday July 6th, 2020 12:30

Amazing <3 you guys are great

Richard
Richard
Saturday July 11th, 2020 14:09

Wow. You are wonderful. This is a lovely story 😊

Jacqueline Francis
Jacqueline Francis
she/her
Saturday July 11th, 2020 15:28

Super special 🙌🏾

James Gilbert
James Gilbert
Tuesday July 14th, 2020 09:26

This is so nice. You are both formally invited to my next birthday (kneepads recommended David)

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