YOUNG people from a summer youth project took part in a ten-mile sponsored walk on Saturday to help two east Cleveland animal sanctuaries.
The 25 youngsters, who were paired off with a dog, walked a circular route from Loftus Youth Centre in aid of the Hope Animal Sanctuary at Loftus and the Saltburn Animal Rescue Association.
The teenagers have been involved in a 16 summer activities programme, organised by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's project development worker Kate Hillyard.
She said: "They all feel these two are really worthy causes and, with the backing of family and friends, they hope to have raised more than £400 which will be a tremendous achievement."
The group has been attending weekly sessions at the youth centre, working on team-building and leadership skills, which will come to a successful conclusion with a presentation night at Eston City Learning Centre on September 2.
Ms Hillyard said: "Every one of these people will have gained from the programme."
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