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At Lloyds Banking Group, we are supporting Mental Health UK as our charity partner, with the aim of raising £2million in 2018.  We've made it to £1.5million already and we are massively proud of this, but there's still more to do!

My team and I are taking part in a 10k "Walk The Talk" around sunny Solihull on the 18th September, and a number of colleagues across the Group are taking part in walks across the country, with a collective aim of us all raising as much as we can, together, while spending time with each other, talking, sharing, and being able to be open with each other. Talking about anything and everything and not being afraid. 

1 in 4 people experience a mental health concern in the U.K. each year, and we all probably know someone who is suffering, either openly or in silence. We need to banish the stigma that has been associated with mental health in the past, and look to a future of openness, inclusivity, support, acceptance and understanding. 

I have personally seen and experienced mental health issues affecting loved ones, sometimes in time, but sometimes, because people can hide things so well for so many reasons, just that moment too late.  The impact can have repercussions far and wide and sometimes unknown unless we are able to speak up and not be afraid.

This cause is close to my heart, and I'm so very proud of what my employer is doing to support Mental Health UK.

If you are able to donate anything at all, thank you wouldn't even come close.  Every penny will make a difference towards creating a more open and inclusive society where everyone can be them, be unafraid, and be able to get the support they need. 

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