Help Us Raise $20,000 to Bring Hope to Youth in Despair

Hi Everyone,

I’m cycling 500 km over the summer in preparation for Youth Unlimited’s Mission in Motion charity event on September 21st, where we're working to bring hope to young lives facing challenges like depression, anxiety, and despair. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to provide a full year of free programming for 72 youth.

This programming is life-changing, offering a safe environment where young people can build supportive relationships with peers and adults, and move from a place of loneliness and hopelessness to one of potential, belonging, and hope.

Let me share Jason's story: Last year, Jason, a junior high student, was on the edge of joining a gang, using weed, and frequently getting into trouble at home and school. Despite this, he expressed to our staff his deep desire to change, to find friends who would support him, quit his bad habits, and focus on his studies with the goal of attending university.

Over the past year, with the support of our staff and the relationships he's built through our programs, Jason has made incredible progress. He stopped using substances, graduated junior high with honours, and was accepted into the high school IB program. This summer, he even volunteered at a local children's day camp. While Jason has overcome so much in the past year, he will still need ongoing support as he navigates high school and works towards his dream of attending university, especially as a young person in the foster system.

How You Can Help: Your donation can help youth like Jason continue to receive the support and resources they need to thrive. By supporting my bike ride, you’re not just funding a program, you’re helping provide life-giving relationships and hope to vulnerable youth.

If you’d like to donate, here’s the link to my fundraising page: Donate here

Thank you for taking the time to read Jason’s story and for considering helping these incredible young people! Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a huge difference.

P.S. If you love running, biking, skateboarding, or just being active and want to participate on September 21st, we’d love to have you! You can join us for any distance from 5 km to 50 km to help raise even more funds. To register, visit our event page here: Mission in Motion.

Thanks for your support,

Pamela Smith Office Administrator, Youth Unlimited Edmonton

All donations of $20.00 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt

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