The difference we make
What JoLters say:
‘I was brought up to believe that others had to help me and I had little to offer others. On JoLt I learnt that there was a lot I can do to help others. My problems don’t seem as bad as they did and I know I can now have a go at making my dreams come true.’
‘Through supporting, helping and caring for each other, we learnt we can also be independent’
‘Nothing defeats JoLt.’
‘If you are faced with a crisis in the middle of nowhere you have to cope with it because you have no choice. Once you have done that, your confidence grows and you feel you can cope with anything life throws at you’
Letters:
E-mail from a young carer who came on JoLt’04
Letter from a young deaf young man who came on JoLt’06
From a Mum whose daughter with Sticklers Syndrome came on JoLt’06
From a participant on JoLt’04 through Thailand, Cambodia Vietnam and Laos
From a young woman full-time wheelchair user
From a young woman who travelled through the Middle East with JoLt
Other comments:
‘I can say that Jolt was the BEST month of my life, it's brought friendship and companionship to me, and I will really miss it next week when I go back to school.’ Young sixth-former with cerebral palsy
‘I frequently reflect back to July 1994 which was such a life changing event and which gave me belief and confidence to take on further challenges.’ Young man who had known severe abuse and neglect
JoLt believes that ‘None of us on our own could do this journey but together we can do amazing things” and we do!
‘Thank you will never be enough. Our son had a fantastic time and has returned home energised and so much more confident with fantastic memories. People are saying he went to New Zealand a boy and has returned a man.’ Parents of a young man recovering from cancer
‘My new husband and I really have an awful lot to thank you and JoLt for and by way of recognising this bond we have asked our wedding guests to consider making a donation to JoLt rather than give us a gift.’ Young woman who was recovering from a major road accident when she came on JoLt’92 along the Silk Road
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How you
can help
JoLt has helped to transform the lives of hundreds of disadvantaged young people. This is entirely due to the generosity of those who have supported us with donations or organised fundraising events on our behalf.
Major
Reunions
Please check over the coming months for details of how we plan to celebrate our first 25 years.