Star Jump for STARS Dorset on Friday 28th May 2021

23rd April 2021

Dorset charity, Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS Dorset) is asking everyone across Dorset to fundraise for them by doing as many STAR JUMPS as they can in one minute or if they’re wanting to take on the extra challenge, five minutes, on Friday 28^th May 2021.

“Star Jump for STARS” is an easy and fun activity to do either virtually or in person. Why not get a group of friends together for a little bit of invigorating exercise and a catch up, perhaps get your class or school to do, or if you’re a Dorset business why not start or end Friday with an active challenge to get your team motivated all in the name of STARS Dorset!  See who can do the most, or do as a chain so one person does their set then the next person and so on! All the charity asks is that each person who takes part donates £3 and if you can ask friends, family or colleagues to sponsor you that would be great.  Could you be the next world record holder and beat the current Guinness World Record of 77 star jumps in a minute?

To enter you can donate either via the website www.starsdorset.org; STARS Dorset Facebook and Instagram page or text STARSDORSET to 70085 (£3 plus your standard rate message will be charged to your phone).

Last year STARS Dorset supported over 2300 individuals. STARS Dorset offers one to one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age or gender who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their life.

Helen Stevens,  CEO for STARS Dorset said “STARS Dorset changed it’s name from Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre to Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services two years ago this May and what better way to celebrate than a fundraising challenge that will help provide vital funds for the work we do and is something fun to do too! “STAR JUMP for STARS” is a challenge that everyone across the county can take part in either virtually or in person. Over the last year the charity has supported more than 2300 people in the county and demand for our services is increasing all the time, any fundraising support is a huge help to us.”

STARS Dorset offers a counselling service, an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor service, a Supportline and a dedicated Children and Young People service. All its services are free. Over the past year the charity has continued to provide support for those who need it either via the phone, video link or face to face. The charity has seen an increase in referrals and it has also launched two new projects to support both children and adults affected by domestic abuse.

Anyone who has been affected by sexual violence and would like confidential advice and support can call the STARS Supportline on 01202 308855 or visit www.starsdorset.org.