The 15-year-old who attends Ormiston Chadwick Academy is aiming to raise over £4000 to pay for her four-week expedition to Kenya that is organised via Camp International.
Due to depart in July 2025, Maggie and a group of 16 school friends will fly to East Africa to live and work alongside local people and get involved in a range of sustainable projects, from community development to environmental conservation.
Maggie said: “Camp International came into our school to talk to us about their expeditions and I knew it was something I wanted to do straight away. I love the idea of seeing the world and helping people and learning about different cultures. As well as working on community projects, we’ll also go on a mountain trek and a safari. It’s a once in a lifetime trip and I’m so appreciative of Redrow who have given me £1000 towards the cost.”
As well as fundraising individually, the pupils have done some group fundraising including a family fun day and a bingo night. Sales director at Redrow NW, Anna Evans-Kerr, said: “The donation to Maggie’s expedition has come from our community fund that’s linked to Daresbury Garden Village. This trip will be life-changing for Maggie and something she will remember for the rest of her life which is why we wanted to help.”
Nine community groups have shared the £6,000 fund linked to Redrow’s Daresbury Garden Village including Symphony Morris Dancing, Moore Rugby Club and the Hatton Hall Horse Show.
To find out more about the homes at Daresbury Garden Village’s Keckwick Park, visit our Daresbury Garden Village development page here or call 01928 378228.
