Sandilands Pushathon

Wed, Apr 24th 2019, 02:51 PM

Drive Medical and Ports International came together to donate wheelchairs for the 8th Annual Geriatric Hospital Pushathon race hosted by Sandilands.

Under the theme "Ready, Steady, Push for Active Aging", the Pushathon, is an effort to encourage mobility in those seniors.

The Pushathon was introduced by Dr Indira Grimes, a consultant at the Geriatric Hospital, who believes the initiative demonstrates the hospital’s serious approach to providing holistic care for its elderly residents as well as the country’s senior citizens.

The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to the community about healthy aging and the importance of physical activity amongst our elderly persons and our mentally ill persons. 

The pushathon aims to encourage mobility in those 60 years and older through a fun and dynamic annual activity that will hopefully inspire increased physical activity all year round.

The Geriatric Hospital Pushathon can have anywhere between 200 to 300 people walking or running, or pushing a wheelchair, and that includes those being pushed. Some of the patients are able to walk, but most of them participate by wheelchair.

The staff at the hospital join in, as well as the wider community. Those interested in participating or volunteering should contact the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre at 364-9000.

Winston Gaitor, pictured center, looks forward to being in the winner’s circle again in the 2019 Geriatric Hospital's 8th Annual Pushathon, to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 6:30am.

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