The kayaking fundraiser of the year
Lucy Pieterse is raising money for YMCA Exeter
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On Monday 6th May, Phoebe, Jubilee, Eleni and Amelie will be taking on a brand new challenge. This time the girls will be attempting to kayak half a mile along the Exeter Canal.
The girls will be sharing two double kayaks and decked out in lifejackets and YMCA t-shirts.
Come and watch the girls complete their challenge at Double Locks around midday.
And they're doing it all to raise money for YMCA Exeter, a local charity that supports young people at risk of homelessness.
Young people, like Martyn*
“I was in a relationship and when that ended my mental health took a big dip,” explains Martyn. “I ended up losing my house and living in a tent in a forest outside of Exeter for seven months.
Thankfully Martyn was able to move into YMCA Exeter.
“My wellbeing has massively improved. Before I was lonely and my mental health was low. But being at YMCA Exeter has given me confidence and brought me out of my shell again. It was 100% the best move.”
Today Martyn has a flat of his own in YMCA Exeter's Stage 4 housing.
Thank you so much for choosing to give today. Your donation can help young people like Martyn find a safe place to call home.