An intrepid team member from Barchester Healthcare’s new Burwood Grange care home in Walton on Thames set out on a challenging, extraordinary and life-changing trek, all in the name of checking chests!
Megan Best, a dedicated Home Services Advisor at Burwood Grange, joined Giovanna Fletcher and other well-known faces on a five-day trek through the Indian Himalayas to raise funds for CoppaFeel, a breast cancer charity focused on promoting early detection.
CoppaFeel works to combat late breast cancer diagnosis by encouraging young people to regularly check their breasts, pecs, and chests, empowering them to recognise changes and consult a doctor when something feels off.
Megan took on this challenge for a deeply personal reason: she carries the BRCA2 gene, which significantly increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. In July 2023, she underwent a bilateral mastectomy as part of her preventative care journey to lower her risk of developing breast cancer.
“This was my first time taking on a challenge like this,” Megan shared. “I was excited but nervous, especially about the unpredictable weather. I’m grateful for the incredible support from my colleagues at Burwood Grange and my fellow climbers – it motivated me to push through. I’m proud to raise funds for CoppaFeel, a charity that’s so close to my heart. Breast cancer has affected my family and friends, and I want to help prevent others from experiencing what I’ve been through.”
If you’d like to support Megan, visit her JustGiving page, “Megan Best is fundraising for CoppaFeel!” All donations are greatly appreciated.
Burwood Grange’s General Manager, Dacre Lassauniere, expressed the team’s pride: “We’re all incredibly proud of Megan and her determination to take on this incredible challenge. We can’t wait to hear about her experience and are cheering her on every step of the way.”
