Really grateful to say that DofE has changed my life. Before taking part in DofE my life was consumed by an anxiety disorder which left me feeling unable to do the things I should have been doing such as seeing my friends, sleeping in my own room and going to school. I started volunteering at Wyfold’s Riding for Disabled Association which helped my confidence massively and my anxiety got much better because of caring for the horses. Completing my bronze and silver allowed me to learn to become more resilient, self reliant, gain confidence, outdoor skills, staying somewhere on my own, making the best friendships and proving to myself that I was more than my anxiety. I will never forgot the laughs and memories I have made.
I am so grateful to say The Duke of Edinburgh Award has completely change me and my life for the better.