Lauren's Skydive for 2wish

Skydive · 22 September 2023
My name is Lauren Powell, and I am the director and one of the owners of Worthington & Jones. Worthington & Jones is a family-owned, independent electrical wholesaler in North Wales and Shropshire. I have spent the last 4 years building and running this business on my own and I have shown real strength and determination to grow the business which I believe are skills that will be transferable in helping raise money and spread awareness of 2wish.
2wish provides immediate bereavement support for families, individuals and professionals who have suddenly and traumatically lost a child or young adult aged 25 years and under.
2wish is Worthington & Jones charity of the year during 2023 and 2024. Over the years there has been lots of people around me who have lost young adults, who would benefit from a charity like 2wish and what they have to offer. There is nothing quite like 2wish and I love the ethos and everything that the charity stands for. From helping local governing bodies as well as individual people, showing that everyone matters. When a family loses a child or young adult the effects are devastating for all who knew and loved them. It is important that support is available if and when required. As 2wish is still largely funded it is important that we support 2wish and families that are going through the worst possible time in their lives. Worthington & Jones want to do everything they can to support 2wish’s mission.
In September I will be taking on a skydive, so that I can really push myself out of my comfort zone as well as raising as much money as I can for 2wish. Worthington & Jones will be taking part in events around North Wales that 2wish put on. Through my 4 trade shops, I reach lots of people on the North Wales coast as well as Shropshire, therefore can help spread even more awareness. I plan to get my team on board and put on different fundraising activities throughout 2023 and 2024 within the different areas that our branches are.
I have such admiration for the 2wish team and all the work they do. I am thrilled to be a part of helping make a difference to the families across Wales that need the support of 2wish. I hope that Worthington & Jones can contribute plenty through raising funds and spreading awareness over the next couple of years.
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