Having worked for Age UK Lancashire for nearly 8 years (combined), Laura and Yulia have seen first hand the challenges faced by older people in the County. They've also seen the hard work undertaken by colleagues to go above and beyond to ensure older people and their families avoid crisis, remain independent, connected to their communities and age well. As inflationary pressures continue to impact on charitable giving and the cost of operating continues to increase, its becoming harder for Charities to sustain their much needed services.....Now more than ever every penny counts! This where we need your help!
Laura initially signed up for the challenge back in 2021 but due to a last minute family emergency had to step aside and let dad take over with her husband and a friend - they smashed it! She has since volunteered as a steward each year since and seeing how much fun those participating have during the event, has had massive FOMO....so this year she has decided it was time to give it another crack.
Yulia has always wanted to give it a try and decided this was the year!
Having enlisted the help of Garry (Laura's Hubby) and friends Paul, Richard (and Natalie as support car), the 6 of us are ready to embark on the challenge and take on the high seas of the Lancaster Canal! ;-)