Thank you for taking the time to read my page! My name is Lucy and I am 24 year old student - I currently study animal management at Level 3 at East Durham College which I absolutely love. I have loved this course so much that I am extending it for another year starting September 2024. This will give me a ' Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management'. At the end of this course in June 2025, there is an opportunity to travel to Costa Rica for a 'Marine and Terrestrial Wildlife Conservation' trip. This is the absolute opportunity of a lifetime, and the trip has been put together by an amazing company called 'Flooglebinder'. Alongside studying I also worked part-time and have funded £450 of my trip so far. I have unfortunately had to leave work temporarily due to my physical and mental health. I would hate for my current health to impact the opportunity I have to go on this trip, and take part in things such as sea turtle tracking and hatching, planting saplings and monitoring tree nurseries, maintain and grow local farms, biodiversity monitoring, and much more. I understand the cost of living has had a huge impact on everyone, and to ask for donations in such a trying time isn't ideal - so anything is greatly appreciated! Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding the trip, especially if you are hesitant on donating!