Emma is set for daring YMCA Norfolk skydive

Emma Freeman, a former YMCA Norfolk resident and now a successful homeowner and professional, is preparing to take on a breath-taking challenge in support of the charity that changed her life.

On June 25, Emma will be skydiving from 13,000 feet to raise vital funds for YMCA Norfolk, a charity close to her heart.

Emma’s story is one of strength and transformation. At 17, she found herself homeless just as she was about to sit her A-Levels. It was YMCA Norfolk that stepped in, securing her supported lodgings and helping her apply for the benefits she needed to stay in education and survive.

“Without YMCA Norfolk, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” Emma said. “They gave me the stability and support I needed at the most critical time in my life. I've since built a great career, bought my own home, and now I want to give something back.”
 
Emma, who now works at Aviva, is paying for the skydive herself—ensuring 100% of donations go directly to YMCA Norfolk.
 
YMCA Norfolk, like many charities, continues to face enormous pressures due to over a decade of austerity, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Funds raised by Emma will help support more young people facing homelessness across Norfolk - offering them the same lifeline she once received.

“Charities like YMCA Norfolk are struggling more than ever,” Emma said. “I want to do what I can to ensure others have the same chance I had.”

Support Emma’s skydive and help transform young lives by donating at: https://gofund.me/cf548f98
 
Pictured above is Emma Freeman, getting ready for her charity skydive.