As you may be aware by now, I am taking on the biggest challenge of my life by climbing the highest free standing mountain in the world...Mount Kilimanjaro.

The challenge I and 20 others face is not just one of physical and mental aptitude but more importantly raising awareness of the plight many have with mental health and making sure people know it's ok to talk. You are not on your own. Charities like MIND need our help to continue providing the support and advice thousands of people around the UK need to start the journey and understand how they can conquer mental health problems.

I've been through my own problems and needed the support from a charity like MIND to help me understand why I was feeling like I was. The support was invaluable and I want to make sure everyone is aware that help is out there, you just need to reach out. Please do it, it doesn't make you less of a person for admitting you have a problem and starting to understand it. 

There will be lots of fundraising events throughout the year finishing with the summit so please, donate whatever you can, any amount no matter how small will go toward combating one of the biggest killers out there, mental health. 

GO TEAM KILI!!! Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page and your donation.

MIND - Our Vision: Better mental health for all. Our Mission: Leeds Mind enables people with mental health difficulties to flourish. Our Values: Kindness, we treat everyone with compassion and care. Hope, we believe recovery is possible for all. Empowerment: we encourage people to make informed choices in a safe environment. Respect: we value everyone’s contribution and background. Inclusion: we welcome anyone with a mental health problem who need support.