Hi

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Along with around 100 colleagues from the Co-operative, I'm walking 13.3 miles from the Co-op support Centre, 1 Angel Square in Manchester to the Rochdale Pioneers Museum in Rochdale, where the co-operative movement began, to raise money for our charity partnership with British Red Cross, specifically their work tackling loneliness in communities across the UK

Loneliness is indiscriminate - it affects people of all ages and backgrounds and can be found in all types of communities. It can lead to a sense of despair, and emotional and mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. In fact, it’s reported to be twice as bad for our health as obesity.

Together the Co-operative and British Red Cross will deliver radical and lasting change to support those experiencing loneliness across the UK. Together, we will provide vital support to the lonely and isolated, reconnecting them to their communities and providing life changing care in their homes.

Please show your support and help us to do our bit by donating to my page!

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