I'm Ellie a Youth Support Coordinator at Caudwell Youth. I work directly with young people and mentors, supporting them to shape the futures of our next generation. We match our young people with a suitable volunteer mentor that meets with them for 1-2 hours a week to give them a safe space to talk and engage with their local community.

For the Summer of Giving campaign, we are aiming to bring young people, mentors, and staff together to make a real difference and get active over the summer. I wanted to encourage our young people, mentors, staff and beyond, to come together and get active over the summer to walk, cycle, swim, run 150 miles - the distance between all of the areas that Caudwell Youth cover.

To sponsor a mile for just £15 across 150 miles, we can raise £2250 which covers the cost of 150 mentoring sessions.

One of our young people said this about the mentoring sessions they have had while working with Caudwell Youth -

"Since working with Caudwell Youth, I've become more confident and comfortable going out and about. I believe in myself so much more, thanks to my YSC and the support she's given me throughout the year. I've also given up drugs and found healthier ways to cope".

Every mile sponsored is a step closer to providing guidance, support, and new opportunities for the youth in our community. Each mile could achieved by walking, running, swimming, cycling, skipping - the list goes on! It could be in your local area, in your garden or even up and down your stairs.

Join us in making a positive impact—one mile at a time!