Michelle Doherty

Michelle's Tapathon challenge!

Fundraising for Greater Manchester Youth Network
£410
raised of £150 target
80% of young people with mental ill health say the pandemic is making them feel worse but the charity sector is expecting a £4bn loss & 48% fall in income. Isolated & vulnerable young people need your help more than ever. Help ensure #YoungPeopleCan

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On 21st November, I am taking part in a national Tapathon organised by the Performers Project as part of Children in Need. The aim is to get as many people tapping a learnt routine all at the same time! I took up tapping again, having loved it as a kid, during lockdown via Zoom with a local dance class - The Top Hat Tappers. It's been fantastic fun and great for my physical and mental health. 

As a proud Ambassador for GMYN, I wanted to tap on GMYNs behalf as well as for Children in Need. The information below explains why GMYN needs your help. Even the smallest amount goes a long, long way so thank you for your support. 

Before the pandemic, one third of young people in the UK were lonely, half felt unready for work and half felt they didn't belong to their local community. Now, during this crisis, 80% of young people with a history of mental ill health have said that the current situation is making them feel worse. At GMYN, our key focus is supporting young people with experience of the care system and special educational needs and disabilities to feel safe, supported and cared for but, as charities and statutory services respond to the pandemic, the support available for these young people has suddenly changed and reduced. But they now need this support more than ever. 

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80% of young people with mental ill health say the pandemic is making them feel worse but the charity sector is expecting a £4bn loss & 48% fall in income. Isolated & vulnerable young people need your help more than ever. Help ensure #YoungPeopleCan

About the charity

Greater Manchester Youth Network

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GMYN supports young people who face significant challenges, including looked after children; young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and young people facing mental health challenges. GMYN helps young people transition to adulthood feeling skilled, supported and positive.

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£410.00
+ £83.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£410.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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