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Genesis supports sexually exploited young people and women who sell sex in Leeds. The charity provides condoms, fresh food and hot drinks to street sex workers and runs a scheme which addresses violent crimes committed against them. We offer confidential health services to women who work indoors, and undertake intensive support work with sexually exploited children. We are a small charity, but we have BIG impact!
Swimmers are back for round three of our Great North Swim for Genesis - with a new and improved team of staff and supporters taking on greater personal challenges to complete a combined swim distance of 6 miles! We are swimming further than our 2014 distance so we are hoping to beat last year's fundraising efforts too.
Amber will be braving Windermere for the first time to swim a mile. Caz is doubling her distance (to nearly match the number of wetsuits she has) at 2 miles, and Kate is attempting the full 3 miles this year. Unfortunately our 4th member had to pull out so we are now a 3-woman team.... unless we can find a replacement of course (....any takers??). Our supporters will be completing their accompanying crepe challenge, where they eat as many sweet or savory pancakes as they can whilst we are in the water!
In an environment which is increasingly difficult for smaller charities, funding struggles continue for Genesis and we really appreciate any support you might be willing to pledge. Every pound will make us kick a bit harder.Thank you,
Amber, Caz and Kate
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