Judo gold medal winner Megan Fletcher awards Lord Harris Court resident for completing a 22-mile sponsored walk

Michael Holdstock, a 78 year-old resident at Lord Harris Court, in Berkshire, has recently completed a 22-mile sponsored walk for Sport Relief – Move 22, an initiative from Comic Relief.

The money raised, over £200, will help to tackle inequality, improve mental health and help young people to survive and thrive. This goal motivated Michael to succeed with his challenge, which he completed by daily walks supported by the Home’s Activities Coordinator.

To celebrate this outstanding achievement, Lord Harris Court got in touch and invited Commonwealth judo gold medal winner Megan Fletcher. The famous judoka, who studied at The Emmbrook School, in Wokingham, presented Michael with his winner medal, which was engraved as a memento of his impressive contribution. He says with a laugh:

I will be quicker when I tackle my next challenge as I will do it wearing my Speedos!

Sharon Fletcher, Activities Coordinator at Lord Harris Court and judoka Megan Fletcher’s cousin, states that Michael’s commitment to raising money for ‘Sports Relief – Move 22’ was a marvellous achievement. She says:

We walked many laps of the local surroundings and logged every mile each day. The public, family, friends, residents and the staff of Lord Harris Court all encouraged Michael and supported his challenge.

I am very proud of Michael, who never gave up and was up and ready to go every morning. We both enjoy keeping fit and, at the same time, helping others do so.

Resident Michael Holdstock shows a diploma certifying his achievement. Behind, Judo gold medal winner Megan Fletcher and Lord Harris Court residents smile at the camera. The residents attended a talk by Megan regarding her career in judo. All got to have a look and handle her gold medal.

Judo gold medal winner Megan Fletcher says:

It was an honour to present Michael with his medal today. A lot of dedication and hard work went into walking his 22 miles with Sharon.

It was lovely to meet him and congratulate him on his achievement. What a legend!

Megan Fletcher’s next visit will take place next year. She is planning to talk about her career and bring along her newest accomplishment: a baby due in January. By then, she will be visiting a brand new care home set in the grounds of the existing Lord Harris Court, whose name is yet to be revealed.

[Summary: Michael Holdstock, a 78 year-old resident at Lord Harris Court care home, in Berkshire, has recently completed a 22-mile sponsored walk for ‘Sport Relief – Move 22’, an initiative from Comic Relief. To celebrate this achievement, the care home invited Commonwealth judo gold medal winner Megan Fletcher. The famous judoka presented Michael with his winner medal.]