We are so pleased that we could support Lij in completing his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expeditions in the Brecon Beacons and Yorkshire Dales.
Lij is a really fitting recipient of a grant, doing his own charity work for the homeless, volunteering in his local community and providing additional tuition and mentoring at his school. However, without or supporters generosity and donations Lij simply wouldn’t have been able to afford the kit needed to complete the expeditions.
The expeditions really did sound pretty tough; particularly the one in Yorkshire Dales where it rained every day. But, despite his ‘sodden socks’ Lij says: “Despite the many hardships my team and I faced, the expedition was an incredible experience and I am so grateful that I was able to be a part of it. If given the choice, I would do it all again in a heartbeat.”
Congratulations Lij, your determination is fantastic and we’re sure you’ve got many more adventures ahead of you.