I turned 16 last week and am from a small household of three. Despite being shy, I am sociable amongst people I know well. I love my school where I spend a lot of time with many of my friends. I also enjoy a wide range of sports. 

Since February, the Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged the UK, my school has now been closed for 7 weeks and the country has been in a state of lockdown for the last 6. Like many other school children in the country, I have been taking virtual lessons at home and spending more time in front of a computer, as well as trying to squeeze in some physical exercise.

During this time I am constantly reminded of the tens of thousands of deaths caused by Covid-19 with countless stories in the media, I was particularly struck by the news lately that care homes are being severely affected by this awful disease. I really want to do my bit to help them so I have decided to do a charity skip, raising money for a nursing home that is very close to my heart. Brunelcare in Somerset, is where my grandmother spent the last two years of her life and everyone there did a fantastic job looking after her.

I will commit to skipping for 20 mins straight every day for a month, commencing on Tuesday 12th May, in hope that you will donate generously to this wonderful care home. 

For more information about how care homes are being affected click here.

For more information about Brunelcare, click here.

For more information about skipping and how it could benefit you, click here.

Thank you for your support.

James Byrne