Throughout the last year, we have been incredibly touched by the support we have received from the communities or homes are part of. These have ranged from everyday items to PPE and goods to maintain wellbeing amongst our teams and the people we care for.
One of the groups that have been very supportive through the pandemic is Scrubs for Cambridgeshire (SFC). A group set up by a lady called Gio Gomez, which aims to support hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes throughout Cambridge, by donating handmade items of PPE. With the help of people from her sewing club, the group have made colourful scrubs, bereavement bags and surgical hats, to help keep frontline workers healthy and safe.
Excelcare homes across the Cambridge region have received many wonderful donations from Gio and her team including Etheldred House, Fitzwilliam House, Brook House and Primrose Croft. Each of the managers has been very grateful for the help they have received from SFC, especially the colourful scrubs, as they have kept everyone smiling and in good spirits.
In total, SFC has donated over 6000 scrubs, 2500 bereavement bags and 3500 surgical hats to local health organisations. Their work has made a huge difference and so, the Managers of Excelcare homes in Cambridgeshire wanted to give something back so they can continue to help the community. To do this, they each came together and donated some money to help fund their important work. Together, the donations totalled £1,500.
Some of the managers recently went to surprise Gio and her team with a cheque for £1,500, some flowers and decorative cakes as a sign of appreciation for all the help they have received. The team from SFCwere overwhelmed and very grateful to every in the Cambridgeshire region for their generosity.
If you would like to help support this important community group or donate towards their mission, please see below for all of their details.
Gio Gomez (Founder / Coordinator)
Scrubs for Cambridgeshire / Helping the NHS
Address: Unit 2, Mill Yard
Childerley Estate, St. Neots Road,
Cambridge,
CB23 8BA
Phone: 01954 211556
Mobile: 07455381230
Email: gioscrubsforcambridge@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/243760926807640
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/gio-gomez-2