So I have decided to run the Manchester 10k in May with The University of Manchester as part of #PurpleWave. As many of you know, I am not the most active person and I have never ran in an event before, so this will definitely be a challenge for me! 

I am running to raise money for the charity BEAT, who help those suffering from eating disorders. Over the past 2 years, BEAT has been a huge support to my family, and  as a sign of our gratitude to BEAT, I wanted to give something back to them and so any of your donations will be greatly received. 

An estimated 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder, serious mental illnesses that are often poorly understood. They are not ‘diets gone wrong’, narcissistic, fads or phases, but illnesses that cause devastating consequences for those suffering and the people that care for them.

Despite the severity of these illnesses, those in need of treatment often don’t find it quickly enough, resulting in an average cycle of relapse and
recovery lasting six years, causing unnecessary financial cost and emotional distress to sufferers and their families.

By donating, you are helping to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Donations will help BEAT to provide vital helplines, online support groups and message boards, training for professionals and help to campaign for better treatment and understanding.

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