<p>On the 8th of November 2023, me and 2 friends will be hitchhiking from Sheffield to Glasgow as part of Baby Bummit 2023! </p>

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<div>On the 13th of November 2024, me and two friends are going to hitchhike to the city of Edinburgh as part of the Bummit Hitchhike as a way of raising money for 4 amazing charities that help people in both Sheffield and Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Any donations you can give, no matter how big or small are greatly appreciated and can help to make the world a better place ❤️These charities are:</div><div>• ASSIST (https://www.assistsheffield.org.uk)</div><div>Support individuals who have been unsuccessful in their asylum applications. Many of the individuals ASSIST helps have escaped the unimaginable horrors of war, violence and persecution.</div><div>How they help: they offer emergency accommodation, welfare benefits, assistance in community integration e.g. learning English, local activism.</div><div>• ROUNDABOUT (https://www.roundabouthomeless.org)</div><div>South Yorkshire homeless youth charity, aiming to help bring stability into homeless youth’s lives.&nbsp;</div><div>How they help: homeless prevention services e.g. mediation with youth and their families, accommodation in hostels, help with transition to independent living, tenancy support. 350 bed spaces that they offer and they have been full every night of 2024 so far. Looking to expand this service.</div><div>•SHEFFIELD WOMENS AID (https://www.sheffieldwomensaid.org.uk)</div><div>SWA are a small Sheffield based charity who solely focus on housing women and children from anywhere in the UK who need a place of safety</div><div>How they help: SWA have been providing emergency accommodation for women and children who have suffered and survived domestic and sexual abuse and violence, providing a safe space for them to live.</div><div>•SIMON COMMUNITY SCOTLAND (https://www.simonscotland.org/service/scs-homes-edinburgh/)</div><div>Homelessness charity dedicated to meeting people where they are. Whether they are homeless or at risk of homelessness they support with finding people safe, reliable homes but ensure that the cause of homelessness is tackled at the root.&nbsp;</div><div>How they help: as well as homes, SCS offer addiction support, digital training to improve employability, trauma informed care and more.</div><div><br></div>

BABY BUMMIT HITCHHIKE TO EDINBURGH!!

<p>From the 23rd-31st of March 2024, me and two friends are hitchhiking from Sheffield to Porto in Portugal for charity. We are doing this as part of the Bummit Hitchhiking group in order to raise money for 5 charities. To aid with our fundraising, we will also be climbing 1696ft up Mam Tor- the highest tor in the peak district whilst wearing loads of clothes! For each £5 donated we will add another item of clothing to out on the walk. If you would like to specify what kind of clothing item we add then please write it in the box under your donation (e.g. t-shirt, trousers, scarf etc...)</p><p>Anything that you are able to donate would be greatly appreciated! </p><p> Here is some information on the charities we are raising money for:</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>Their support services include:</p><ul><li>Independent living support</li><li>Free transport services to access treatment</li><li>OutSwimming Cancer - free swimming lessons</li></ul><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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!)</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>Ben’s centre projects include:</p><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><p>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.</p><p>The work SAYiT does includes:</p><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><p></p><p>Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome is a national food bank organisation and is one of the most important social support organisations in Porto.</p><p>They help other social and non-private organisations by providing them with food to be distributed amongst local communities.</p><p>Their Porto based food bank supports 55,000 people across Porto.</p><p></p><p></p>

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