My Story

Running to Bring the Magic of OMI Vista to Our Dementia Patients 🏃‍♀️✨

We are a team of nurses, therapists, doctors, leaders, and family members stepping up to do something extraordinary.

Not because we are athletes.
Not because it’s easy.
But because our patients living with dementia deserve better.

Together, we are running 10K and a Half Marathon to raise funds to purchase an OMI Vista — a groundbreaking interactive projection system designed specifically to support people living with dementia.

🌟 Why This Matters So Much

For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be overwhelming and frightening.
Unfamiliar surroundings. Noise. Confusion. Loss of independence.

This often leads to:

Agitation and distress

Increased falls risk

Social withdrawal

But what if we could transform that experiene?

✨ Enter OMI Vista

OMI Vista uses immersive, interactive projections on floors and tables — turning clinical spaces into calming beaches, sensory gardens, games that encourage movement, reminiscence activities, and gentle cognitive stimulation.

It doesn’t just distract.
It engages.
It soothes.
It reconnects.

It allows patients to:

Safely move and interact

Smile and laugh

Engage in meaningful activity

Feel less anxious and more secure

Ensures effective enhanced care

🎯 Our Goal

The full cost of the OMI Vista system is approximately £9,000.

Our first milestone is to raise at least £3000 to kick-start this mission and move us closer to bringing this life-changing technology to our ward.

Every donation — no matter the size — pushes us forward.

If just:

300 people donate £10

600 people donate £5

We hit our initial target.

Small contributions. Massive impact.

👟 Meet the Team Running for Improve Dementia Care

Taking on this challenge are:

Dr. Paul Mudd - Consultant for Stroke and Older People 

Samuel Mudd - 17 years old running alongside his dad

Nicky Green - Senior Matron for Older People

Cara Green 18 years old running alongside her mum 

Dr. Alex Baron - Consultant for Stroke and Older People 

Thalia Lewis -  Team Lead Occupational Therapist

Cara Finnimore-  Practice Educator for Older People 

Alexia Denie - Ward Sister on Bovey ward 

Monika -Registered Nurse on Dart Ward

Jessa de La Pena - Registred Nurse on Bovey ward 

Anagha Edinjukuzhiyil - Registered Nurse on Bovey Ward 

Mayam Gomez-Cano - Registered Nurse on Bovey Ward 

Bong Rinzel Bituin - Senior Health Care Support Worker 

Sujith Janardhanan - Senior Health Care Support worker 

Sebolelo Masupha - Clinical Nurse Manager on Ashburn Ward

Olujide Olutunmbi  - NHSP Health Care Support Worker 

Emma Chandler - Clinical Learning Facilitator and Return to Practice Lead

Olympia Mytakidou - International Educated Nurses Registration Facilitator

Christoula Spyropoulou - Clinical Practice educator

Ana Pinto - Clinical Nurse Manager on Bovey Ward

Some of us have never run before.
Some of us are pushing beyond our limits.
All of us are doing this for our patients.

Early mornings. Sore legs. Blisters. Self-doubt.

We are embracing every mile because people living with dementia fight battles every single day — and they deserve a hospital environment that supports their dignity, safety, and wellbeing.

💙 Why Your Donation Truly Matters

Your contribution will help us:

✔ Create a dementia-friendly, therapeutic ward environment
✔ Reduce patient distress and agitation
✔ Improve safety and reduce falls risk
✔ Support meaningful engagement during 1:1 care
✔ Improve staff efficiency while maintaining compassion
✔ Bring moments of joy into difficult hospital stays

Most importantly — you will be helping restore human connection.

✨ Help Us Turn Hospital Spaces Into Healing Spaces

We are not just running a race.
We are running toward better dementia care.
Toward safer wards.
Toward brighter days for vulnerable patients.

Please donate.
Please share.
Please stand with us.

Because together, we can improve care for older patients living with dementia

💙 Every mile we run is for them.
Will you take a step with us?