Hi, this Easter I am taking part in Big Bummit, the biggest charity hitchhike in the UK! On the 7th of April, myself and 150 others will have 8 days to get from Sheffield all the way to Bratislava. To do this we will be relying completely on the kindness of strangers for lifts.The money we raise will go towards five amazing charities: The Snowdrop Project, City of Sanctuary Sheffield, Haven, Sheffield S6 Foodbank, and Iniciatíva Inakost.The Snowdrop Project (Sheffield):<ul><li>Provides long-term, holistic support for survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery.</li><li>Offers services including counseling, legal advice, financial support, education, skills training, and a befriending program.</li><li>Advocates for policy changes and improved legal protections.</li></ul>City of Sanctuary Sheffield:<ul><li>Creates a welcoming environment for asylum seekers and refugees.</li><li>Operates a hub providing vital services such as legal advice, housing support, English language classes, and multi-agency drop-in sessions.</li><li>Campaigns for refugee rights and promotes inclusion.</li></ul>Haven (Sheffield):<ul><li>Supports children and young people affected by domestic abuse.</li><li>Offers specialized services for trauma processing, confidence rebuilding, and healthy coping strategies.</li><li>Provides training and workshops to educate professionals and communities.</li></ul>Sheffield S6 Foodbank:<ul><li>Provides emergency food parcels and essential supplies to those facing financial hardship.</li><li>Operates through a voucher referral system and offers financial and housing advice.</li><li>Collaborates to collect donations and advocates for solutions to food insecurity.</li></ul>Iniciatíva Inakosť (Initiative Otherness) (Slovakia):<ul><li>Advocates for equality, legal protections, and social acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community in Slovakia.</li><li>Provides legal aid, educational programs and mental health resources.</li><li>Organizes Bratislava Pride and collaborates to combat homophobia.</li></ul>

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Charity Hitchhike to Bratislava - Big Bummit

Hi, 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.The money we raise will go towards five amazing charities: Weston Park Cancer Charity, The Snowdrop Project, Ben&#x27;s Centre, SAYiT, and Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome. 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.The Snowdrop Project: works 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. 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 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.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.Banco 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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