Norfolk Cyclist Wins Three Gold Medals At Special Olympics

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Roger Hills, a resident of Craegmoor’s The Oaks and Woodcroft Care Home in Mattishall in Norfolk, has won three gold medals in cycling at the Special Olympics National Summer Games in Leicester. The 52 year old, cycling as part of the delegation representing the East of England, won gold in the 5km Road Race, the 5km Time Trial and the 1500m Time Trial during the 7-day long Games.

17 August 2009

Roger Hills, a resident of Craegmoor’s The Oaks and Woodcroft Care Home in Mattishall in Norfolk, has won three gold medals in cycling at the Special Olympics National Summer Games in Leicester. The 52 year old, cycling as part of the delegation representing the East of England, won gold in the 5km Road Race, the 5km Time Trial and the 1500m Time Trial during the 7-day long Games.

Roger, who has lived at The Oaks and Woodcroft since 2001, has been cycling for over two years. He trains every Thursday at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich, becoming something of a local celebrity in Mattishall as a result of his achievements, even appearing on ITV’s Anglia Tonight.

Ted Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Craegmoor, the national provider of specialist care and support to people with learning disabilities, mental illnesses and older people which operates The Oaks and Woodcroft, said today:

“ Roger’s performance at the games in Leicester is a fantastic achievement and a testament to all the hours of training he has put in.

The way that staff at The Oaks and Woodcroft enabled Roger to train every week is precisely what Craegmoor is about. Personalised support so that people can do what for others are ordinary everyday things, means that people who use our services can achieve extraordinary results .”

Alan Seekings, Deputy Manager at The Oaks and Woodcroft Care Home, said today:

“ All the staff at The Oaks and Woodcroft who have supported Roger in being able to train every week are over the moon for him. He is an inspiring man and on behalf of everyone at the home I just want to congratulate him once again on an amazing achievement .”

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  • Craegmoor is one of the leading independent providers of specialist support in the UK with a turnover of approximately £170m and employs over 6,500 people.
  • It has a portfolio comprising specialist and nursing residential support, mental health hospitals, specialist adult colleges and supported living schemes with over 4,700 beds across 234 homes.
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