This year is the 175th anniversary of the Global YMCA movement and to celebrate I am getting on my bike and taking part in a number of challenge events to help raise money to help support vulnerable young people throughout Sussex and Surrey.

All monies raised will support YMCA DownsLink Group to provide more than a room to the young people in our accommodations. This could include counselling services; money management skills; access to sport and exercise opportunities to help their physical and mental wellbeing. Importantly, monies raised could also help to ensure that the young people receive the support and guidance they need to prepare them for work or return to education.

The two events I am taking part in are:

Chase the Sun - 22 June 2019: A unique challenge event, held on the longest day of the year. I will be riding from sunrise to sunset, coast to coast, east to west, covering a total of 205 miles in just 17 hours! I have no doubt it will be a huge challenge - especially with the lack of sleep!

Tartan Trail - 7-11 August 2019: An off road challenge cycling 178 miles from Glasgow to Inverness along the renowned and unspoilt Highland and Great Glen Ways.

These events will no doubt be challenging, but your support will help me get there - safe in the knowledge that I will be supporting more young people to access our services!

Thank you in advance!