Ygam

✍️ GUEST BLOG: A powerful and deeply moving story from sisters Michelle and Emma, who are raising money for Ygam in memory of their dad.

After his passing, they discovered the devastating reality of the gambling harms he had experienced, hidden from those closest to him by shame, stigma and isolation.

Now, they're turning their grief into action, determined to raise awareness and make a difference.

🏃‍♀️ Michelle pledged to run 62 miles this year, one for every year of her dad's life. She's already doubled that target!

🏅 Emma is completing a race every month, including two marathons, the second of which she completed last Saturday.

Gambling harms don't just affect individuals. The lasting impact is felt across families, friendships and entire communities.

Please take a moment to read their story and support their incredible fundraising efforts.

🔗 Read: ow.ly/cxxc5105m9i

💛 Donate: ow.ly/urwJ5105m9g

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Today, on #RemembranceSunday, we honour all those who served and sacrificed for our country.

We will remember them.

#LestWeForget

📣 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Taylor OBE as our new Chair of Trustees.

Jeremy is a highly experienced senior leader with an extensive track record across the health, public and charity sectors. He brings a wealth of expertise in leadership, governance and influencing policy and practice.

He succeeds Mike Wojcik, who steps down after nearly ten years of dedicated service as Chair, during which he has overseen significant growth in our reach and impact while helping to establish and maintain the highest standards of governance.

Jeremy will chair his first Board meeting in November as we look ahead to an exciting new chapter for our charity.

👉 Read our full press release: ow.ly/X29f50ZX34B

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📚 Some of the most important lessons young people learn at school go far beyond the classroom.

Parents recognise the vital role schools play in helping children and young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate the world around them.

We support teachers and school staff with free CPD training and curriculum-mapped teaching resources, helping them deliver age-appropriate education on gambling harms across every key stage.

With updated statutory RSHE guidance now including online gambling and gambling-like features in gaming, we're here to help schools put the new guidance into practice.

👉 Book a free workshop and explore our comprehensive bank of teaching resources: ow.ly/thAz50ZWFU0

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📚 Education is a powerful tool. For over a decade, we have built a proven track record of effective prevention education, informed by lived experience, shaped by research and insights, and designed for every age and stage of a young person’s development.

From classrooms and communities to conversations at home, we’re giving people the knowledge and confidence to better safeguard children and young people.

👉 Register for one of our online CPD-certified workshops and discover our resources: ow.ly/f3V650ZRpq0

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