Hi! I&#x27;m Maddie, I&#x27;m a sheffield uni student who is participating in the BUMMIT charity hitchhike from Sheffield to Glasgow on the 8th of November with 2 friends. It is a one day hitchhike to fundraise for Sheffield RAG, who distribute the money between 4 Sheffield/Glasgow based charities. Any donations are appreciated, thanks!info about the charities:the snowdrop projectThe snowdrop project is a South Yorkshire based charity that provides long-term holistic support to empower survivors of human trafficking in the UK to recover from their past and rebuild their future. Their main work focuses around Casework &amp; befriending, Counselling, Community activities, House renovations, Training and Policy work &amp; partnerships (having spoken in parliament to encourage systematic change in the past!)The Snowdrop Project exists to ensure that no survivor of trafficking has to rebuild their life alone. Last year they supported 124 survivors with the practical and emotional support they needed to move on from the trauma of their past.cavendish cancer care:Cavendish Care Centre have been providing support to people affected by cancer for over 30 years, offering support to those diagnosed or recovering from cancer as well as to friends and family members affected. Cavendish Cancer Care is funded almost entirely by the generosity of the local public. They are proud to work in an integrated way with our NHS partners to help support patients and their families, but they are not an NHS organisation. CCC are a local, independent charity, largely reliant on fundraising and donations to keep doors open.SAGE sheffield:SAGE provides therapeutic arts and horticulture programmes for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness. There aims are:Support:To deliver well developed therapeutic support, tailored for and with individuals. To provide support through our groups and beyond the wider SAGE community through follow on groups.Arts:To use creativity as a vehicle for building self-esteem, confidence and experiment with new ways of connecting with nature, mapping progress over time and celebrating our differences.Gardening:To support people through horticultural therapy by spending time outdoors, connecting with nature and with people.Education:To facilitate learning exchanges between members, staff and volunteers around mental health support. To share our expertise in areas of horticulture and mental health with the wider community.urban roots:Urban roots is a Glasgow based, community led environmental charity who aim to address neighbourhoods and environmental concerns, working with local neighbourhoods to improve living conditions in Glasgow.They deliver a range of activities, including food growing, conservation and biodiversity work, and promoting healthier eating. They work with local people to improve the environment and health of communities.​They work with all ages and abilities in schools, community spaces, gardens and woodlands across the Southside of Glasgow - making time to connect with people, build relationships and celebrate the seasons.

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Hi! I’m Maddie, a first year student at Sheffield uni. This March, I will be hitchhiking all the way from sunny Sheffield to Porto, Portugal, accompanied by two lovely friends to raise money for 5 brilliant charities (more information below).Big BUMMIT is a yearly fundraising event organised within Sheffield RAG at Sheffield University. It is the biggest student charity hitchhiking society in the world with over 100 participants this year. On the 23rd of March we will set out on our journey to Portugal! It is an 8-day hitchhike; we’ll be heading down to Dover, ferrying across the channel, making our way through France and Spain and hopefully arriving in Portugal by the 30th of March! Any donations are greatly appreciated.More information about the charities:Weston Park Cancer CharityThis charity works to support those living with cancer and their loved ones. They offer a wide range of support services and activities to make life during and after cancer that bit easier for people.Their support services include:<ul><li>Independent living support</li><li>Free transport services to access treatment</li><li>OutSwimming Cancer - free swimming lessons</li></ul>Weston Park Cancer Charity also plays a crucial role through their support of research and clinical trials. They work hard to improve the quality of life for patients during cancer treatment and beyond.Snowdrop projectThe snowdrop project is a South Yorkshire based charity that provides long-term holistic support to empower survivors of human trafficking in the UK to recover from their past and rebuild their future. Their main work focuses around Casework &amp; befriending, Counselling, Community activities, House renovations, Training and Policy work &amp; partnerships (having spoken in parliament to encourage systematic change in the past!)The Snowdrop Project exists to ensure that no survivor of trafficking has to rebuild their life alone. Last year they supported 124 survivors with the practical and emotional support they needed to move on from the trauma of their past.Ben&#x27;s CentreBen’s Centre provides a safe place for those who suffer substance abuse. It is the only damp centre in Sheffield which means that individuals can access support whilst they are under the influence.Ben’s centre projects include:<ul><li>Day centre - provides those in need with a hot meal, access to clothing and washing, internet access and activities</li><li>Outreach service - Ben’s centre staff connecting with people in need around Sheffield. The service offers food, drink, clean clothes and a chance for individuals to have a chat offering advice and guidance.</li></ul>SAYiTSAYiT is a charity offering wellbeing support to young LGBTQ+ people in Sheffield. They work with young people aged 8-25 offering a range of support.The work SAYiT does includes:<ul><li>Support and social opportunities for those affected by HIV</li><li>Parent and carer groups</li><li>Training to help organisations improve their knowledge and address any discrimination</li><li>Sexual health and education for teens and young adults</li></ul>Bonco Alimentar Contra a FomeBanco Alimentar Contra a Fome is a national food bank organisation and is one of the most important social support organisations in Porto.They help other social and non-private organisations by providing them with food to be distributed amongst local communities.Their Porto based food bank supports 55,000 people across Porto.

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