Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. This is my second fundraiser for Mermaids, my first one was 500,000 steps for trans youth where I met my goal of £200. Over 3 months I finished it despite ankle injury. My ankles are doing much better these days and I also need to rehab my injured knee (story for another time). With Trans rights in general are being attacked along side the abuse Mermaids have taken lately from anti trans groups. I felt like why not put my steps towards a good cause.

This time I shall walk 1000 miles and hope to raise £1000. I am giving myself more time to do this one, I am going to aim for 6 months but with my injury and recovery not being linear, I would be happy if I can complete it within a year.

About Mermaids:

Since 1995, Mermaids has worked around the clock to support thousands of transgender and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.

From the Mermaids Website:

"Our Support...

- Reduces isolation and loneliness for transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.
- Provides families and young people with the tools they need to negotiate education and health services.
- Helps young people to cope better with mental and emotional distress, and equips their parents with what they need to offer individual support.
Improves the self-esteem and social skills of children and young people.
- Improves awareness, understanding and practices of teachers, GP’s, CAMHS, Social Services and other professionals."

For more information about the charity, please visit their website.