Turning 50 has really made me think about my life, the support network I have and the opportunities that have helped me along the way. Not everyone is so fortunate and I've always wanted to try and give something back personally that isn't just about donating but setting myself a challenge that's meaningful and pushing my comfort zone. This trek fits the bill.

Please help me support this wonderful cause.

The events of recent of years have made 9 in 10 young people say ‘having enough money to cover basic needs’ is now an aspiration in life, over ‘achieving their dream job’ and ‘buying a house’*. We think the next generation deserve a better future, so Co-op has teamed up with Barnardo’s to bring communities together to support 1 million young people.Co-op colleagues are walking, running, cycling and climbing to raise £7m to fund work with young people to utilise social media to produce safe, reliable and shareable online support that can be accessed by any community. We’re also delivering in-depth support through services in communities that need it most.Thank you for supporting the Co-op and Barnardo’s partnership. Your donation will make a real difference to young people’s lives.Find out more: coop.co.uk/SupportYoungPeople* Youth Opportunities Tracker: Fairer Futures, Co-op & Barnardo’s, May 2023