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Baby bummit Laura Isobel and liam

<div>Hey, This year I am taking part in Big Bummit, the biggest charity hitchhike in the UK. On the 23rd March myself and over 100 others, will have 8 days to get from Sheffield all the way to Porto . To do this we will be relying completely on the kindness of strangers for lifts.</div><div><br></div><div>The Charities we're supporting:</div><div><br></div><div><b>Western park cancer charity&nbsp;</b></div><div>Weston Park Cancer Charity supports 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.</div><div><br></div><div><b>The snowdrop project&nbsp;</b></div><div>The 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!)</div><div><br></div><div><b>Ben's centre</b></div><div>Ben’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.</div><div>Ben’s centre projects include:</div><div>Day centre - provides those in need with a hot meal, access to clothing and washing, internet access and activities</div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Say it charity&nbsp;</b></div><div>SAYiT 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.</div><div>The work SAYiT does includes:</div><div>Support and social opportunities for those affected by HIV</div><div>Parent and carer groups</div><div>Training to help organisations improve their knowledge and address any discrimination</div><div>Sexual health and education for teens and young adults</div><div><br></div><div><b>Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome&nbsp;</b></div><div>Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome is a national food bank organisation and is one of the most important social support organisations in Porto.</div><div>They help other social and non-private organisations by providing them with food to be distributed amongst local communities.</div><div>Their Porto based food bank supports 55,000 people across Porto<b>. &nbsp;</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b><br></b></div>

Laura and Isobels Big Bummit to Porto

Hey, This year I am taking part in Baby Bummit, the biggest charity hitchhike in the UK. On the 8th November myself and over 200 others, will have 1 day to get from Sheffield all the way to Glasgow. To do this we will be relying completely on the kindness of strangers for lifts.<div>The charities that we are donating for are;&nbsp;</div><div>The snowdrop project - which is a charity that provides long-term holistic support to survivors of human trafficking,&nbsp;</div><div>The cavendish cancer care centre - who offer support to individuals with cancer or who have recovered, as well as other family members affected</div><div>SAGE Sheffield - providing therapeutic arts and horticulture programmes for individuals affected by mental health problems&nbsp;</div><div>Urban Roots - Glasgow based community led environmental charity who aim to address neighbourhood and environmental concerns&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

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