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Jess Hutchinson
Although I’ve only completed the Bronze award of DofE, it was still a life changing experience for me. One of the biggest challenges included getting over the stiles with a massive backpack on, that was a laugh. The mud, the rain, the aches and the pains were all worth it for the sense of achievement at the end. I’m proud of myself and thankful that I had the opportunity to participate in one of the most amazing schemes.