On Saturday 8th June 2013 Lauren, Kaylea, Nicola, Natalie & Caroline will be cycling a unique 100km moonlit ride past some of London’s most iconic landmarks to raise vital funds for Bipolar UK.

 

http://www.nightrider.org.uk/Night_Rider_London.htm

 

Why Team Skittles?

Because we all love skittles before a hockey game and they make Lauren hyperactive!

 

 

Please dig deep and help us support a charity very close to our hearts.. and make the sore bum worth it!

 

We have all paid the Nightrider £99 entry fee ourselves so 100% of your donation goes to Bipolar UK and don’t forget to Gift Aid!

 

 

Bipolar UK is a UK registered charity helping support people affected with bipolar -http://www.bipolaruk.org.uk/.

 

What is bipolar?

Bipolar – sometimes known as manic depression – is a severe mental health illness characterised by significant mood swings including manic highs and depressive lows. The majority of individuals with bipolar experience alternating episodes of mania and depression.

 

Bipolar - The Facts

• 1% to 2% of the population experience a lifetime prevalence of bipolar and recent research suggests as many as 5% of us are on the bipolar spectrum.

• Bipolar also has a huge impact on family and friends.

• On average it takes 10.5 years to receive a correct diagnosis for bipolar in the UK and and before bipolar is diagnosed there is a misdiagnosis an average of 3.5 times.

• Compared to other health problems, treatment of bipolar is still badly affected by misunderstanding and stigma.

• Bipolar affects every aspect of your life and your relationship. Family and friends can all be put under stress. This is why you need to get a correct diagnosis, accept treatment and start to learn how you can adapt your lifestyle to cope with the ups and downs.

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

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 and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.