3 Amigos do Cape Wrath!
Help us raise funds to improve mental health and wellbeing in our young people.
A Big Problem to Solve
What we plan to do - complete the Cape Wrath Ultra in May 2024 to raise funds to deliver a innovative two year programme offering skills and knowledge to co-create solutions to improve mental health and wellbeing in young people across Ireland.So just imagine running 400km over rough terrain and the last wilderness in the UK over 8 days. That's the equivalent of 10 marathons over those 8 days!Add to that 10000m of climb - that's the equivalent of climbing Everest. Oh and did we mention that we've only a 1 in 3 chance of completing the Cape Wrath Ultra!
The Team (Amigos)
Roger Warnock: Passionate about social innovation and young people. He is the CEO of Young Social Innovators which is Ireland's leading youth social innovation organisation that empowers young people to use their talents, insights, passion, and creativity to come up with innovative solutions to social challenges.
Alan Elwood: Founder of the Positive Steps Outdoors, a social enterprise connecting people to each other and the natural environment to promote positive mental and physical health. As SCUBA diving instructor, outdoor sports coach and mountain leader Alan has a wealth of experience supporting people to benefit from pruposeful engagement with the natural environment.
Chris Ross: Managing Partner at McKee's one of Northern Ireland's most respected law firms. Chris is passionate and committed in driving social innovation in local communities by providing essential funds and support through innovative corporate social responsibility projects funded by McKee's and their business partners.
Contact Us
We're really keen to chat to anyone who can support us through either individual or corporate sponsorship.We believe that together, we have the power to create a substantial, positive impact on the lives of those who are bravely battling mental health issues every day. This is a cause that is affecting too many young people across our island, either directly or indirectly, and it's a chance for us to support our young people and empower them to come up with new ideas and solutions for a more positive and resilient generation of young people.Please just get in touch through Roger's email below or give him a call on +44 (0)7759-114575.
Our Ask - Financial Sponsorship
We kindly ask you to consider sponsoring us in this crucial cause. We understand that a sponsorship is a big commitment, and we want you to know that your contribution, no matter the size, will have a profound and direct impact. Every little bit counts, and together we can ensure that mental health is given the attention, understanding, and support it deserves.Through personal and business support we would like to raise a minimum of £40,000/€47,000 to deliver a youth-led project in September 2024.
We will promote the programme through a range of charity partners, youth clubs and schools connected to Young Social Innovators and Positive Steps Outdoors. Additionally, we will access young people through existing Young Social Innovator programmes – we support approximately 10,000 young people per year creating new solutions and ideas solving Ireland’s social and environmental issues.