Paul and Mary Butcher

Paul and Mary's page

Fundraising for Youth Hostels Association (England And Wales)
£1,388
raised of £2,500 target
In memory of Andrew Grainger
We transform young lives enabling them to take a different path through life

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Our dear friend Andrew very sadly died last summer aged just 54.  As a lifelong supporter of YHA, and a hostel manager for over 22 years, he saw first hand how much youngsters gained from a life-changing experience away from home, especially those from a disadvantaged background.  

So several of his cycling buddies have decided to raise funds in his name for a cause he believed passionately about all his adult life.

We will ride a route of 540  kilometres and 24,000 feet of climbing over 5 days, around the counties of Somerset and Devon, linking together the hostels at Minehead, Street, Cheddar, Beer, Bellever (Dartmoor), Okehampton and Elmscott.......and perhaps just maybe inspire others young and old to get out in the fresh air, enjoy the countryside, find adventure and friendship!

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About the charity

We are YHA. We transform young lives through travel and real adventure. Because where you go changes who you become. We believe every child deserves the same chance to discover, explore and grow. Together we can turn isolation into exploration, adversity into adventure and fear into freedom.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,388.00
+ £223.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,388.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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