We are a team of staff from Bradford Council taking part in the Bradford Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday 6 May.
Together we will brave the treacherous waters of the River Aire at Saltaire, paddling furiously yet methodically to the beat of a lone drum, giving our all to get our dragon boat to the finish line first!
Of course we are not just doing this for the fun of it!!! No, no, no, we are putting ourselves through this dangerous yet exhilarating test, to try to persuade you to part with some hard earned cash to help young people experiencing tough times.
We are raising money for the Bradford Lord Mayor’s Appeal, which this year is supporting Young Minds, the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
The charity does some fantastic work including providing counselling, giving advice to young people to help them feel better about themselves, and also leading the field in providing professional training for mental health practitioners. Your donation will help young people feel happier and healthier in their lives.
Please help us reach our target of £1000.00 Every penny counts and we really appreciate your support!
Who are we?
The Force of the Future team is made up of staff on Bradford Council’s ‘Future Leaders’ talent development programme. We are from all departments and levels – from front line staff to management. During our time on the Future Leaders programme we increase our professional expertise and broaden our understanding of the district and the Council’s aims, in order to be able to do even more to help Bradford District be a better place for everyone.
We are: Adam, Anthony, Helen, Jo, Joanne, Josephine, Karen, Kate, Katie, Mark, Neena, Palbinder, Rashmi, Sarah K, Sarah P, Sonja, Tariq, Tina B and Tina L. Wish us luck!
www.bradforddragonboatfestival.co.uk
