Me and two of my house mates will make the journey from Sheffield to Edinburgh (over 250 miles) relying on nothing but the kindness and generosity of strangers!

The goal is to raise money for some great local charities in and around  Sheffield and South Yorkshire. These include: Molly's fund - who provide support for young people's mental health, The Sunday Centre - who provide a safe space for the homeless and most vulnerable, and Music in Hospitals & Care, who bring live music those who might not otherwise get to experience it. So please give generously!

This event has been organised by Bummit, the largest student-led charity hitchhike in the world (https://bummit.union.shef.ac.uk).

The Charities

Molly's Fund: When the Hurst family lost Molly in 2017, through their grief they realised that they needed to take action and ensure more help is available for young people to support their mental health and well-being. This is why the Hurst family have set up a fund in memory of Molly in conjunction with South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation. The Young People’s Health and Wellbeing fund will award grant funding to community organisations and charities supporting young people’s mental health. The fund will also enable anyone affected by suicide or who wants to make a difference to get involved.

The Sunday Centre: The Sunday Centre is a not-for profit organisation, based in the city centre, which serves Sheffield’s homeless and vulnerable. On Sundays, there is a particular need for a safe, warm refuge available to all because many of the other relief organisations working in Sheffield close on this day. Our main aim is to provide hot food and drinks, yet we also offer our guests a genuine welcome and the chance to socialise with others as they wish. 

Music in Hospitals & Care: Music in Hospitals & Care is a charity that improves the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music. Every year, their professional musicians share live music with over 100,000 people from across the UK, who may not otherwise get to experience it. This includes those living with dementia, who have mental health problems, or who are seriously ill.