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Hi I am Vicky I am 28 and I have decided to give something back to organisations that have changed my life for the better by being sponsored to shave my head when I reach the total of £300. (If I beat this amount I will be over the moon!)
The 3 organisations I have chosen to donate to are Mind, Central German Shepherd Rescue and Spalding Cats Protection. Each of these are extremely close to my heart.
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Having had a mental illness since my early 20's MInd have been there to guide and support me through some really difficult times, when I felt completely lost and alone they made me realise I have something to offer the world and that I matter as a person.
Central German Shepherd Rescue dedicates itself to promote humane behaviour towards animals by rescuing German Shepherd (and cross-breed German Shepherd) dogs and puppies and to provide care, treatment and re-homing when appropriate for those unwanted, neglected or in need (due to sickness, poor treatment or ill usage) primarily but not exclusively within Central England. I was lucky enough to adopt a gorgeous rescue German Shepherd Cross puppy from CGSR called Jodie. She has completely changed my life for the better, she encourages me daily to get out of the house and face the world and she never judges me. For someone with a mental illness this is an extremely valued thing to have. When I feel I cant go on she brings light back into my life. CGSR are a wonderful organisation and the work that they do is incredible, they deserve every bit of support they can be given. They give dogs a second chance and a real gift of hope for a happy future.
Spalding Cats Protection are the local branch for the nationwide cat charity which since starting in 1927 and has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. Nationally, Cats Protection helps more than 215,000 cats and kittens every year via the 250 local branches and 29 adoption centres. I was lucky enough to deal with this charity when I adopted my cat Mia. Just like Jodie she gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning and constantly reminds me I am not alone. Her consistent love and loyalty makes my life so much better. I was honoured to give this little rescued kitten a new home.
To some these organistaions may not seem to be important but they mean the world to me and have changed my life so much I decided it was time to give something back to those who have given me my life back. I will never ever be able to fully repay them for what they have done for me, but I can try my hardest by raising as much money as possible for them.
I have very low self esteem and confidence so losing my hair is a big thing for me, but I truly believe that it is so beneficial if it raises money and awareness for these organisations.
Please dig deep and support me on this cause, anything you can give will be greatly received, and I shall be eternally thankful for your support.
If you cannot donate then please just tell someone about my cause because even that is a fantastic help.
Thank you so very much for reading this and for making any donation you can.
VIcky
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