I am very honoured to be leading our team of five from the YMCA Fairthorne Group not only to the World Alliance but also for a visit to the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. The World Alliance coincides with yet another amazing YMCA gathering, the National Young Carers Festival at Fairthorne Manor. What a powerful movement worldwide we are. Whilst 1300 delegates will be arriving at Estes Park, a further 1400 young people will be gathering for the 15th annual young carers festival. As the founder of the young carers festival it is with some sadness that I will miss the event for the first time in 15 years. But I know it will be in the safe hands of the inspirational team at Fairthorne Manor. And what an opportunity and responsibility my team of five now have. We are hugely excited to be visiting Vancouver and learning about their work. From there we fly down to Denver with huge excited to join our global friends and colleagues in what looks like being a truly inspiring event.
Travel safely all 2700 of you and enjoy the power of being united together at these two influential and empowering events.
http://www.ymca-fg.org/counselling-and-community-support/young-carers/young-carers-festival/
Peter Cooper
Great Post Peter! Knowing the excitement that must be felt by the young carers who are looking forward to the Young Carers Festival at the same time as your team are engaged on the other side of the pond, exploring and learning about our Global Movement must feel incredibly rewarding. Thank you for posting this.
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