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Partners Chelsea and Jay will be walking the 3 peaks in Yorkshire which is a 24 mile - 12 hour hike, to raise money in aid of tackling lonliness for older people. 

Winter has had a devastating effect for older people living alone during coronavirus, isolating tens of thousands within communities. 

Chelsea became a befriender a few years ago to 85 year old real life treasure, Barbara. Visiting once a week drinking copious amounts of tea, playing board games and reminiscing about war, her wonderful family and late husband. Chelsea saw first hand the positive effect of the befriending service, and gained a proper pal in our Barbs.

Unfortunately due to the virus, face to face visits are no longer allowed which is heart breaking. Chelsea continues to write letters to Barbara and have a FaceTime whenever its possible - they cant wait to reunite! Thankfully Befriending services over the phone and activities are available within some local Age UKs and Chelsea now has weekly catch ups with 75 year old Anthony and its been a wonderful journey of friendship so far. 

We would love to raise money for Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell. Our local Age UK that provides services to help reduce lonliness, and empower people to live independent lives for as long as possible. The charity offers Befriending calls, giving companionship throughout these challenging times, its somebody to ease their fears and offer friendship. Tragically for some older people within the community, they have no friends, no family and no companionship. The charity also offer weekly quizzes, online shows, and singalongs as part of the services to combat lonliness. 

By donating to this cause you could provide a lonely older person somebody to chat to, an activity to attend or even a hot meal drop off.

Our aim is to raise as much money as possible towards services that AGE UK offer. 

Thank you,

Chelsea & Jay x