Hi, I am Annabel and I am 12 years old. I go to Ripley St Thomas and for our AYLA (Archbishops Young Leaders Award) project, we have been asked to do something of our choosing for charity. I decided I wanted to raise money for my Local RSPB reserve, Leighton Moss.

To raise money I am going to paddle board the length of Coniston Lake. This is a massive challenge as Coniston is 8 km long and I haven't paddle boarded that far before . I am determined to complete the challenge and will be doing so during May half term (the day is dependant on the weather).

The RSPB is a conservation charity who take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. The RSPB carry out conservation on a large scale, protect and restore habitats, and save species from extinction. Please help provide donations to my local reserve, Leighton Moss. This is a brilliant reserve as they provide a place for the birds and other wildlife to live, and provide access for us all to see and enjor the wildlife. Please help me make a difference by sponsoring me to undertake this challenge!

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.