Chance to take virtual Big Yorkshire Tour and help abuse charity

Local domestic abuse charity launches a virtual Big Yorkshire Tour event to raise vital funds for their lifesaving services.
People can cycle, walk, or any other mode of travel on the tour.People can cycle, walk, or any other mode of travel on the tour.
People can cycle, walk, or any other mode of travel on the tour.

Throughout July, the teams at Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS), which covers the Scarborough area, are completing a variety of challenges to clock up miles towards their goal of completing a 300-mile virtual tour of Yorkshire.

The charity is also calling for the public to support their efforts by joining the tour.

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The challenge can be undertaken from home, in the garden or as part of regular daily exercise, you don’t even need to be in Yorkshire to take part, so long as everyone has fun, stays safe and the activities stay within the government guidelines.

The charity has already received support from people pledging to skateboard, kayak and roller-skate the miles, while others are opting for more traditional modes of travel.

IDAS CEO Sarah Hill said: “The lockdown has been difficult for many people, for those living with a controlling or abusive partner there will have been little to no respite or relief.

“As restrictions lift, our teams are responding to a surge in calls to our helplines and we want to make sure that everyone who contacts us receives the support they need.”

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Visit bigyorkshiretour.idas.org.uk to register for the Big Yorkshire Tour.

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