Bay Girls go Bush for Sierra Leone

For a long time I buried my head in the sand, being privileged and young can make you believe that if it doesn’t affect you personally, it isn’t your problem. I was a testament to that. Don’t get me wrong I’ve always had a heart for others, credit to my mother and father for there kind souls but I also didn’t go out of my way to physically help. I was mad at the world for allowing such horrible things to happen so I used that as an excuse to ignore it. Now I see bad things happen because if the world was perfect how would we develop compassion or empathy for people other then ourselves. Personally I think a world without those qualities is worse then a world without poverty.

I understood that for the first time last year traveling and working at Hazlegrove Prep School where I met the amazing British Commander Charlie Herbert whose daughter attended the school. He really opened my eyes to how the other side lived and I couldn’t believe he dedicated his life to such a genuine and selfless cause and for no gain. I instantly was inspired to follow in his footsteps but I had to do it in a way I've always been a bit of a free spirit, the unknown excited me and I knew I loved culture and people, I studied Anthropology at university so that’s where I turned something I loved into something that could inspire and help others. I did my first big walk in Spain last year. Called the Camino De Santiago and I can honestly say it was the highlight of my life to date. I met people who are probably people we all pass everyday at the supermarket but were the most remarkable people of this world., not because they got a metal or had a PhD but because they were good genuine people with stories of real heartache and complete joy. I walked 1000km over the Pyrenees beginning in France, into Spain then down to Portugal and in those 6 weeks I have never been so content in my life. I had 10kg on my back and lived off 30 euro a day. I literally had nothing but I felt like I had it all. When people told me that the real journey starts when you finish it, I now believe them because ever since that walk, I know what my strength is and that when I use it to allow others to met there potential I feel like I’m reaching my own. I think I'll always hold this charity close to my heart as it inspired me beyond measure, watching it grow has been an honour.

Focusing on Ebola survivors and Ebola orphans. From small beginnings, The funds raised will go to the education of 29 children and young people, and provide financial assistance to seven of their adult carers that continue to grow. The money raised will support a child or young person to help them gain an education and to be able to enjoy a productive and fulfilling life. putting a child through to their college days. This helps put them and the country back on a path towards a bright future.