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Iʼve raised £210 to Shadows Depression Support Group and Canolfan Maerdy Youth Support
- Lower Brynamman, Ammanford, UK
- Funded on Tuesday, 4th December 2018
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On the 21st August, 2018 I am doing a sky dive with the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team. The Parachute Regiment Freefall Team 'The Red Devils' is the official parachute display team of both the Parachute Regiment (The Paras) and the British Army. I was given this skydive as a gift for my 21st birthday and was bought through a charity event and therefore want to give something back.
Having had personal experience of the effects of mental health. I am raising money towards two local groups that support my community; Shadows Depression Support Group and Canolfan Maerdy - Maerdy Youth. Mental health affects everyone, whether its your father, sister, cousin, friend or a neighbour. Mental health surrounds us.
These groups help support people with their health and well being.
Shadows Depression Support Group
Since opening their doors in January 2017 Shadows Depression Support Group in Glanamman:
Our aim is to support any person and their family and friends who may be going through these difficult times.
They Provide: Group Support, One to one peer support , Advocacy and Signposting , Contacting services and organisations for any member who may need us to speak on their behalf and Run an out of hours support service and deliver Courses to help individuals manage their mental health difficulties and also have their own library of books . Shadows is a member of Stephen Fry’s Audio Books which all the members can access on request, and have a Whatsapp Shadows Support tool for all the members to support each other
Currently about 25 members attend the group on a Monday Evening who all experience difficulties under the Depression umbrella.
The group have had a number of guest speakers and courses to manage mental health and have excellent communications with the Local GP surgeries, Job Centre and police, local NHS,various Mental Health organisations and local therapists who regularly visit Shadows and also refer people to the service.
Shadows now support to local employers and their employees to raise awareness of mental health and what support there is in their local area.
Maerdy Youth
Maerdy Youth Supports over 260 young people and have recently opened the youth club fortnightly on a Saturday to help with young people suffering with anxiety and stress.
A ‘drop in’ Youth Wellness Café is held every other Saturday morning between 10am and 2pm which provides qualified support to young people who are suffering with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and other emotional health problems. Young people can receive 1:1 or group support or use arts therapy through and with our facilitators to help them improve their wellbeing.
The Group provide support on: Emotional Wellness, Anxiety, Depression, Living with Disabilities, Sexual Health, Relationships, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Smoking Cessation, Drugs and Alcohol Services.
Over the years we have had a growing concern for young people not getting the support they need to improve well being and have somewhere safe and friendly to go to seek advice. Being in a very rural area makes accessing services difficult for many, however maerdy youth is there for those in need
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- 6 years ago
Megan Saffir Morgan
6 years agoHey everyone! Thanks for donating!new date for sky dive in 18th September, week today!!
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- 6 years ago
Megan Saffir Morgan
6 years agoJust an update, Thank yoy all who have donated! As you all know the skydive was booked for tomorrow (21st august) however due to the weather the Red Devils have had to cancel the skydive for tomorrow,and plan to arrange a date in the soon future. Although a great disappointment, it does however allow more time to raise money and awareness on the two groups 👊💪 With support from Claytons ammanford and cash donations the total raised is £443.13! Again thank yon everyone, please continue to share 🤩
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- 6 years ago
Megan Saffir Morgan
6 years agoThanks everyone! just one week to go
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25
Anonymous
Sep 6, 2018
£10.00
Bethan Williams
Aug 20, 2018
Good luck Saffir xx
£10.00
Jade Elsom
Aug 20, 2018
Good luck hun. 😘 xxx
£10.00
Tracey Meek
Aug 17, 2018
Good luck Safir xxx
£5.00
Becky Bevan
Aug 17, 2018
Good luck!
£5.00
Rachel Whittal-williams
Aug 17, 2018
Good luck Saf!! I’d love to do it 😉
£5.00
Carole Lloyd
Aug 17, 2018
Go show them what u are made of saffir xxxx
£10.00
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Megan Saffir Morgan
Lower Brynamman, Ammanford, UK
I am doing a sky dive with the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team to raise awareness and funds towards mental health, through supporting two local groups who support people with their health and well being.