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Dancing for Women's Health: Laura's 24-Hour Challenge
From noon 15 May to noon16 May our founder, Laura Murphy danced for 24 hours to support women in Eastbourne’s mental and physical health. As Laura celebrated her 70th year, she dedicated 24 hours to the women who matter most. Every step, every song, every hour danced represented a woman who needs support.
Watch the video below which encapsulates the whole 24 hours in just 5 minutes. Dance with her, share the exhaustion as she gets to the end. Donate. Share the message. Together, we can help more women feel less alone, more hopeful, and able to move forward.
Why your support now, matters
Right now in Eastbourne, thousands of women are facing overwhelming challenges alone. They're dealing with anxiety, isolation, the cost-of-living crisis, caring responsibilities, health issues and past trauma. Many are choosing between food and essentials. Most fall through the gaps in support services.
The difference you will make
Your support means we can reach women earlier, stay with them and help them stabilise before crisis hits. We are there when it matters most.
When we support women, something changes. Through our consistent, compassionate peer support and connection with others who understand, they begin to stabilise. They feel less alone. They take steps forward.
Monies raised through Laura's 24-hour danceathon will enable women to access trained peer support when they're overwhelmed, before crisis hits and connect with others who understand their experiences.
They can build confidence, stabilise their wellbeing, and take practical steps forward
"I felt like I could conquer the world if I really wanted!"
This year alone, we'll reach over 250 women. But we know there are many more who remain unseen. With your support we can reach them earlier, before their health deteriorates.
Donate
Every contribution helps more women access support when they need it most. We know times are tough but just £5 could help Laura reach her target. Or...
• £30 could fund a one hour support session for a woman facing isolation and anxiety, helping her take the first step toward improved mental health
• £50 could pay for a volunteer to reach women in their neighbourhoods, helping them access support and ensure their health does not deteriorate
• £100 could fund a support group session, helping 12 women rebuild their confidence, reduce isolation and improve their mental health
Don’t forget Gift Aid can increase all donations by 25% at no extra charge to you too.
Real impact, real women
"I'm part of the LGBTQ community, I'm also neurodivergent and, honestly, I haven't always had the best experiences with women's services, and they were brilliant. The whole team were incredibly responsive, inclusive and caring. I was lucky enough to be paired with a worker who was also LGBTQ, also neurodivergent…the support I received was so affirming and definitely changed my life for the better."
WayfinderWoman is led by women for women. 100% of our team have lived experiences of the challenges we support. We understand what it takes to move forward because we've been there.
Corporates were involved with sponsoring the event or encouraging teams and groups to sign up to one, or more, of the hours as a team building exercise. Thanks to our Headline sponsor GMP Accounts; to our sponsors Lightning Fibre, Pro-Eco and Callenders Restaurant. To our supporters Little Lemon Marketing, Ace Corporate Fitness, MissionFiit, Kyle Partnership, The Rum Infusionist, and of course to our wonderful dance leaders - volunteers all of them.
Guess how much dance was achieved in 1,440 minutes! https://www.wayfinderwoman.org.uk/