Last year on Twitter, as a joke, I became a .GIF video jockey for a day, giving people the GIFT OF GIF-MAS: they'd request .GIFS and I'd find them. Since then, the GIF is BIG BUSINESS on Social Media and this year I thought I'd make the 12 hours of Marathon Twittering mean something important. So, I'm asking people to consider a donation to MIND, which as someone with Mental health issues is a cause very close to my heart.

Whatever form of celebration you partake of in December, the Holidays can be a tough time if you suffer with Mental health issues, or you are discovering you have an issue for the first time. It's also a great opportunity to consider those people less fortunate than yourself. You can do both with me, and we can all make money for vital help and support when it matters most.

Come join me @AlternativeChat on Twitter from

12pm - 12 Midnight on Saturday, December 17th


to celebrate all that is Fine and Great about the Animated .GIF and much, much more.

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Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.