Welcome to my YAY Move-a-Thon fundraising page! I'm helping raise funds for Youth Assisting Youth's (YAY) One-to-One Youth Mentoring Program by challenging myself to move 400km before September 6th.

As a volunteer tutor in the YAY program myself, I can attest to the enormous impact that mentoring has on someone who needs guidance, needs to develop confidence in themselves, or someone who could benefit from a role-model who has experience overcoming obstacles to reach their goals.

I was inspired to join the YAY Move-a-Thon by the progress I am seeing in the child I am tutoring/mentoring. Throughout the last 9 months, I have seen him gain confidence, feel more comfortable in social situations, and feel connected to someone amidst the loneliness and isolation that many are feeling during this pandemic. 

Every dollar raised through the YAY Move-a-Thon supports the mentoring program and provides funding for opportunities for mentees to have unique experiences like visiting Ripley's Aquarium with their mentor or attending a photography workshop. Additionally, through the financial support of corporate sponsors, every time I reach a milestone, a YAY mentee will receive a laptop or tablet. This support can be so impactful as many of these children have inadequate access to the technology that they need in order to thrive in today's online learning environment.

Please consider sponsoring me by making a secure donation. I sincerely and wholeheartedly appreciate any support you can give to help this worthy cause. You should also consider joining me in the Move-a-Thon! It will surely inspire you to get outside and get some fresh air before the short, Canadian summer comes to an end. 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!