Hi all,

Thanks for visiting (and hopefully donating to) my JustGiving page.

I am looking to push myself out of my comfort zone and get fitter at the same time and what better way than choosing a once in a lifetime event that will push me to my limits!

So in February 2025 I will be joining Team Co-op and taking part in a 50km trek through the Sahara Desert, in aid of Barnardo's Children's Charity.

The events of recent of years have made 9 in 10 young people say ‘having enough money to cover basic needs’ is now an aspiration in life, over ‘achieving their dream job’ and ‘buying a house’*. We think the next generation deserve a better future, so Co-op has teamed up with Barnardo’s to bring communities together to support 750,000 young people.

Co-op colleagues are walking, running, cycling and climbing to raise £5m to fund work with young people to utilise social media to produce safe, reliable and shareable online support that can be accessed by any community. We’re also delivering in-depth support through services in communities that need it most.

Thank you for supporting the Co-op and Barnardo’s partnership. Your donation will make a real difference to young people’s lives.

Find out more: coop.co.uk/SupportYoungPeople

* Youth Opportunities Tracker: Fairer Futures, Co-op & Barnardo’s, May 2023