Tom Metcalfe

Tom's Charity Bungee Jump February 12th 2012

Fundraising for A WAY OUT
£663
raised of £500 target
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A WAY OUT

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We bring hope, freedom and wholeness to vulnerable women & young people at risk

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<p>Since returning to England, an old friend introduced me to a very important local charity, <strong>'A Way Out'</strong> (<a href="http://www.awayout.co.uk/">http://www.awayout.co.uk/</a>)<br>They help vulnerable young people in the Teesside area, who are embroiled in situations such as domestic abuse, homelesness, substance mis-use and prostitution. '<strong>A Way Out'</strong> provides education, support and encouragement to lead safe, healthy and positive lives.&nbsp;</p> <p>I want to help by jumping off the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough (attached to a bungee rope) and asking you, my friends to donate money towards this excellent cause.<br>The jump happens on <strong>February 12th 2012</strong> so if you can, please donate online or in-person!&nbsp;</p> <p>The bridge was built in 1911 and has featured on TV on shows including 'Billy Elliot', 'The Fast Show' and 'Auf Wiedersehen Pet'.&nbsp;It will be approximately a <strong>150ft drop</strong> and I'm not friendly with heights above 20ft.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&pound;10</strong><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;could pay for 20 copies of a drugs awareness leaflet. A simple leaflet put in the hand of a vulnerable child could prevent them experiencing the harm caused to 1000's of children and young people through substance abuse every year</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&pound;30</strong><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;could pay for one hours counseling for a young woman who has been sexually exploited</span></span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&pound;50</strong><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;could run our education, rehabilitation and support centre for one hour</span></span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&pound;100</strong><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;could pay for a one day personal development program for a young man with mental health needs</span></span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&pound;230</strong><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;could run one week of community based youth outreach project, providing on average, 40 young people experiencing poverty, a range of positive, healthy and safe activities.</span></span><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;"><br style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&pound;400</strong><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;could fund a health promotion worker for one working week.</span></span></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.awayout.co.uk/how-you-can-help-us/">http://www.awayout.co.uk/how-you-can-help-us/</a>)</p>

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A WAY OUT

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RCN 1137535
A WAY OUT's vision is to reach, change and save the lives of at risk and vulnerable women and young people by educating, empowering and supporting them to live healthy, whole and enjoyable lives. The charity operates a rehabilitation & support centre alongside schools and community based activities.

Donation summary

Total raised
£662.12
+ £55.53 Gift Aid
Online donations
£554.12
Offline donations
£108.00

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