AN INSPIRATIONAL young carer from Rubery who helps to look after her parents has raised funds for a service supporting carers like herself.
Naomi Steadman raised more than £60 for Worcestershire Young Carers, a service delivered by independent charity YSS by holding a ‘dress down day’ at Waseley Hills High School, where she is a student.
The 16-year-old who is keen to pursue a career in psychology, supports her mum Wendy who has long-term illness, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and her dad Andrew who suffers from depression.
She said: “I decided to raise money for Worcestershire Young Carers because I have been supported by Worcestershire Young Carers at YSS for more than three years.
“A lot of my friends and teachers still find a stigma attached to the label of being a carer, so I wanted to take the opportunity to raise awareness of what it means to be a young carer and to raise money to support other people in my situation.”
Up to 70 students arrived at school in their pyjamas or casual clothes and raised £63 for the much-needed service.
Lorraine Preece, Chief Executive at YSS, said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to Naomi for organising a brilliant fund-raising event and for raising such a fantastic donation for Worcestershire Young Carers.
“The money will be used to help pay for clubs and activities for young carers in Worcestershire, which are vitally important in giving young carers the chance to take a break from their caring responsibilities, socialise with their peers and have some fun.”
Visit www.yss.org.uk/worcestershire-young-carers to donate to Worcestershire Young Carers.
