Isak's Youth Club Hike

Stroud based community youthworker Isak Sandgren-Clarke is no stranger to a challenge. Back in 2021 he took on a 20-hour gaming marathon live on YouTube. Four years on and it’s time for a change of scene, leaving the screen behind and getting out into the countryside. 

Door2Door, a 60-mile sponsored hike aims to draw attention not only to the benefits that walking and being outdoors can have on our mental health but also to celebrate and champion those in the local community who care for those around them. Specifically The Door Youth Project (where Isak works) and organisations that work alongside them.

Throughout the 60 mile route including sections of the beautiful Cotswolds Way, Isak will be visiting as many of The Door’s youth clubs and communities as possible - starting in Lechlade on to Fairford and dropping into Cirencester before heading back towards Stroud, Stonehouse, Cam and Dursley by the end of day two.

Across the two days Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June Isak will be joined by other members of The Door Team, young people from The Door’s youth clubs and some special guests. You are invited to join in too! 

Whether walking the whole distance or part of it, participants should be aged 16 years or older (or be accompanied by an adult), be able to transport themselves to their chosen start and finish points, have appropriate clothing and equipment and be confident in their health and ability to complete their chosen distance.

Sign up to take part in Door2Door today at thedoor.org.uk/door2door

Isak says “The Door’s work across the Stroud District and South Cotswolds is providing young people aged 11-25 and their families with vital safe spaces, positive role models and access to deeper emotional support. As a nation we are living in complex and volatile times and young people especially are struggling with their mental health. The Door is pleased to be able to bring over 30 years experience in working with young people to be able to offer them the bespoke, needs led support that they need to take positive steps forward and find new hope for a brighter future.”

The Door’s work, including youth clubs, mentoring and support groups is only made possible thanks to the kind and generous support of others.

So please donate what you can and sponsor Isak on his Door2Door journey - the first £300 raised will be doubled thanks to the support of Stonehouse Rotary Club.

To donate simply visit thedoor.org.uk/door2door or pop into The Door Shop at the top of Stroud High Street. Any Cheques should be made payable to The Door Youth Project and can be posted to 44-45 High Street, Stroud, GL5 1AN

If you would like to join Isak on his journey for all or part of the route please contact Anne Townsend on 01453 765745 or complete the short sign up form at thedoor.org.uk/door2door

Or if you would prefer a walking challenge with a different pace, sign up to walk 3km per day in May as part of The Door’s annual 100KInMay Challenge - details at thedoor.org.uk.