Using Advo’s charity day to make a difference

At Advo Health, giving back is an important part of our culture. Colleagues with more than two years’ service can use a charity day to support a cause they care about, whether through fundraising, volunteering, or raising awareness. 

For Jade Grant, that means taking on the Bath Half Marathon in support of a cause close to her heart. 

Turning a personal challenge into something positive

Jade completed the same event before and found the experience incredibly rewarding.

“I completed the Bath Half Marathon last year and found it such an amazing experience. To be able to achieve a long run and raise money at the same time feels super positive.”

Now, she is taking on the challenge again, this time to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. 

Running for a cause close to home

For Jade, this year’s fundraising effort is especially meaningful because the cause is close to her family.

The Alzheimer’s Society supports families, funds vital research, and offers help and hope to people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

As Jade explains, the impact of the condition goes far beyond memory loss.

“Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect memory. It affects dignity, independence, and the people we love most.”

Every mile she runs is in support of families facing the disease every day, and in hope of better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Supporting colleagues to give back 

Jade also used her charity day for the Bath event last year and says the support behind the employee benefit makes a real difference.

“I used my charity day for the Bath race last year and found it great that the company supports clinical staff. This encourages people to raise money and do something to give back to the community.”

For Jade, one of the biggest strengths of the charity day is the flexibility it gives colleagues to support causes in ways that feel personal and meaningful.

“I think it’s great that Advo gives this day to use in any way a clinical practitioner feels is important to them and allows them to take a day to raise awareness, raise money, or give something back to the community.”

Supporting Jade’s journey 

For those who would like to support Jade’s fundraising, you can visit her fundraising page here to make a donation or share it with others. 

By offering colleagues the space and encouragement to support causes they care about, Advo continues to foster a culture where giving back is part of everyday life.