Thanks to craft sales, cat sitting, folding what seems like 100s of cranes, generous donations from family and sponsorship from Bakewell & Calver District Guiding I have reached my fundraising target! 
I have to say I've really enjoyed the fundraising, particularly standing on the craft stalls and talking to people about the guide experience and what a Jamboree in Japan might be like. I was touched when some people gave me a donation and didn't even buy any craft.
It's made me aware of the effort of the guiding community to raise funds for many activities that young women can benefit from. I was happy to donate some of my Christmas money to a young guide in M&S bag packing, they were raising money for camping equipment.
The journey so far with my new unit has been amazing. Getting to know new people and learning new skills has been great. For practicing going to Tokyo we went on a fantastic trip to London. It was a great way to bond as a patrol and we met Paddington. I'm so excited to be going to Japan!
