Hello there!
I essentially grew up with LGBT Youth North West. Since attending my first session aged 14, over a decade ago, the organisation and the people within it have had a profoundly positive impact on my life. My experience there as a younger person is the reason I became a youth worker. I'm proud to be and LGBTYNWer and I have the great honor of working with the inspirational young people that get involved in the projects the organisation deliver.
I also like cycling. So I thought I might combine my enjoyment of the two with some fundraising efforts.
It's going to be challenging but I'm looking forward to it!
So here is the plan....over the next few months I will be taking part in a few physical adventures and it would be grand if you could support me along the way - by means of lovely words and/or kind monetary donations. I have paid all the registration fees and travel myself so all the money raised will go directly to supporting LGBT young people through a brilliant, grass roots organisation. I'll be fundraising offline and online (although online has the added bonus of claiming gift aid too!) so whether you'd like to give the loose change in your pocket or double figure digits, it is all sincerely appreciated. I will also be riding an actual bicycle!
First event:
Great Manchester Cycle - Sun 29th June - 52 miles / 84km
Second event:
The Colour Run 5K - Sun 5th July - 3 miles / 5km
This is more of a 'run' event with lots of coloured powder thrown at you. We have a special donation page for this if you want to donate directly to this team effort.
https://localgiving.com/fundraising/lgbtyouthrun
Third event:
Manchester to Blackpool - Sun 13th July - 60 miles / 97km
Final event:
Manchester 100km - Sun 31st August - 62 miles / 100km
So that is a total of 177 miles / 286km - phew - That's a lot of miles/kilometers for your money!
Whether you're able to donate or not, THANK YOU for taking the time to read this message! =D
