Two Kidderminster care home staff members have raised more than £500 for a hospice by walking a marathon in one day.

Michelle Reaves, senior night carer, and Holli Whitehouse, activities coordinator, of Foley Grange care home, completed a 26.34-mile challenge, raising £520 for Kemp Hospice.

They finished the feat in just over eight hours, all whilechanting "What do we do? We walk!"

They said: "We wanted to raise awareness of the support and services that Kemp Hospice provides.

"The challenge was great fun, and we're so pleased to have built a relationship with this extremely worthy charity."

Michelle Pilgrim, home manager at the care home, said: "The residents and team members in our home are so proud of Michelle and Holli for tackling this huge challenge in aid of Kemp Hospice.

"We'd all like to say a huge well done to these fantastic ladies – you're an inspiration."

The fundraising duo and the residents at the care home will be at the monthly Come Dine With Me event, where over-65s in the community are welcome to join the residents for lunch.

The next Come Dine With Me lunch will take place on Wednesday, November 6.

To reserve your seat or find out more about the care home, call 01562 543366 or email foley.grange@idealcarehomes.co.uk.