CLF Post-16 Quiz Night

On Wednesday, I held the first official event of 2015in2015- a quiz night at my sixth form!! Comprising of six rounds, including Dingbats, Only Connect and a music round, the questions were pretty tough, but everyone did really well, and the evening seemed to go down really well. Shout out to BS15 for coming in first place, FDA for second place and 16P for third place!
I'm really pleased to announce that we raised over £80, which is 4% of my overall target- that's amazing!! The hugest of thanks to everyone who turned up, it really meant a lot and it was amazing to feel so supported in my first event :)

CLF Post 16 Charity Quiz Night

Anyone in the CLF Post 16- quiz night opportunity coming up!! Wednesday 28th January from 6:30, in the Cabot Eye at JCA. £5 per team with a max of 5 people per team, and all proceeds go straight to Mental Health Research UK. Contact me to register your team!! Come one, come all :)

When Life Gives You Lemons, Drink Lemonade

This year, I turn 18. It's a landmark birthday, signifying reaching adulthood. In the UK, it's also the age at which I am legally able to purchase alcohol. Hence, for many people, the 18th birthday is celebrated by exercising that right- eg, going out and drinking.

I've been looking forwards to that too- I've even decided where I want my first legal drink to be, and where I want to go for my first night out. However, this year I have something bigger on my mind: the small matter of raising £2015 for charity. Therefore, I have decided that, for the whole of this year, I will not consume any alcohol. None at all. I'm asking people to sponsor my attempt (which WILL be successful!!) and to follow my progress- all support is so so gratefully received!!

That's all from me for now, aside to wish you a Happy New Year- and to make mine a lemonade :)

Unicorn Onesie Day

Yesterday, I announced (on Facebook) my plans to wear my unicorn onesie for the whole of New Year's Day, regardless of where I go and what I do. Then I thought... One '(Sponsored) Unicorn Onesie Day' is cool- but twelve '(Sponsored) Unicorn Onesie Days' are far cooler. Next year, I'm going to wear my (uber-amazing) unicorn onesie for the first day of each month, regardless of what I'm doing that day. I'm going to stick basic details of the 2015in2015 campaign on the back, so if (when?!) people stare at me, I'll be doing a bit of promotion too. For each day, I'll upload some pictures of my unicorn adventures, so make sure to check them out! If you want to sponsor my onesie efforts, you can do so at https://www.justgiving.com/2015in2015/. Hope you have a fab day xox

Hey There!

Hey there! I'm Becky. I'm 17, I live in the South West of England and I'm currently studying at sixth form. Oh, and I'm also about to embark on a huge challenge: to raise over £2015 in one year. All the money raised will go to Mental Health Research UK, a charity focused on research mental health and the causes/cures of mental illness. I'm hoping to do this through a number of events- there will something for everyone! Along the way, I'm also hoping to raise awareness about mental health and mental illness, to do my bit to reduce the stigma and discrimination surrounding it. I'm really hoping that you'll follow and support my progress. It really would mean the world to me! More information about me, the project and what I'm doing will come as soon as possible. For now, check me out on Facebook and Twitter- and get sharing! :D