Hi Roomsponsor, I’m Peter and I’m 24 years old. After some challenging years I came to stay at YMCA and I wanted to tell you how much my life has changed. When I was a young child I wasn’t really aware of what was going on, but looking back I can see there were some…
Hi Roomsponsor, My name is Gemma and I’m 19 years old. I wanted to write and let you know how much your support means to someone like me who has recently moved into a YMCA. Growing up I remember being very close with my brothers but my relationship with my parents has always been difficult.…
Hi Roomsponsor, How have the past few months been for you? Lockdown was a strange time, but I’ve made the most of things by cooking and cycling to help stay positive. I’d like to share with you what I’ve been doing – and how things have changed for me since I arrived here at YMCA…
Hi Roomsponsors, Here’s an update on Bradley, Molly and Terry who you may have read about previously: Bradley Bradley tragically lost his mum to cancer when he was just nine years old. After his mum passed away, he moved to live with his older sister. Devastatingly, only two years later, his sister was also diagnosed…
Hi Roomsponsor, I’m writing to you because I want to tell you how much your support means. I’ve been given so much help since I’ve moved to YMCA, and I know it’s only possible because of supporters like you. I’d like to tell you a bit about me, and how much my life has changed…
Hi everyone, Here is an update on John, Sophie and Phoenix who you may have read about recently: John John has suffered from a traumatic childhood. His mum passed away when he was only six months old and he was left in the care of his dad who was very young at the time. Sadly,…
Hi Roomsponsor, I’m Phoenix, I’ve just turned 17 years old and I’ve been living at YMCA for about 5 months now. I’ll probably stay here until I’m 18 as I’m quite a young resident. I came to YMCA due to lots of different reasons. I was only 5 years old when my dad started to…
Hi Roomsponsor, I’m Sophie, I’m 23 years old and I have lived with the YMCA for a couple of months now and I love it. I want to share my experience with you because I hope it will help others in the future. I want to raise awareness around how other young people can get…
Hi Roomsponsors, It is a pleasure to update you with the latest news on our young people Alex and Damien. Both have made incredible progress this year as they continue to rebuild their lives with the help of YMCA, and I wanted to say a huge thank you for your ongoing part in that. Previously,…
Dear Roomsponsors, It is a pleasure to be able to introduce you to two young people that have recently become a part of the Roomsponsor scheme. We hope these updates go some way in showing you just how much of an impact your generosity can have on young lives and, as these young people share…
