My story

Updated on Mar 18th 2012 at 7:59 AM from the JustGiving API

Hi all. I've posted a wee video blog to the www.biggestjourney.com blog. The training has begun. Thanks for the continued support.

www.biggestjourney.com

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in their life.

They say that the hardest part of any journey is taking the first step. This is an old adage that rings true in so many aspects of life be it business, social or romantic. It is especially true for those that are learning to cope with mental illness, whose first step is often accepting that something isn’t right and that they can seek help. Once taking that step, a long journey lies ahead.

After 18 years as a keen cyclist, taking on many personal endurance challenges and going through many emotional journeys of my own, I plan to take the first step on my biggest journey.

One the 19th June 2012 I will cycle 400 miles from Edinburgh to London, stopping and speaking at four different business breakfast meetings, over four days. My aim is to raise money for mental health charity Mind, as well as raise awareness of mental health issues and depression by sharing stories and experiences. I hope to contribute to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and aid others in taking the first steps of their own biggest journey.

For more information, please take a look at the Biggest Journey website

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I made it! Over 30 hours on the bike, in 3 days, covering 400 miles. Received incredible support along the way. Thanks so much for all the donations so far!

25/06/12 23:07

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My charity

Mind - The Mental Health Charity

Mind - The Mental Health Charity

Charity Registration No. 219830

We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now. Whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis. We’ll listen, give support and advice, and fight your corner.

Donations 146

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Great to meet you Stuart - I hope next year is a massive success!

Donation by Tom Allan on 25/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Conratulations on completing your challenge and raising so much for MND

Donation by Gillian Cooper on 19/07/12

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From Dave and Susan

Donation by Diana Potter on 13/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Bob Howarth on 12/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Katherine on 10/07/12

£25.00

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Well pedalled.

Donation by Matt Dale on 05/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done!

Donation by Joanne Dryburgh on 05/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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What a triumph! You are a hero.

Donation by Katherine on 04/07/12

£100.00

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Donation by Erin, Roger and Angie on 29/06/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well done! Joyce at Wight Chiro

Donation by Joyce Bolan on 28/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, Stuart.

Donation by @David73277 on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great going, Stu - the ups and downs of the road a lot like life! Hope you enjoyed the experience.

Donation by Adrian Rees on 25/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Stuart, inspiring effort. Gary, Jo and Teagan.

Donation by gary blackwood on 25/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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well done Stuart, love from Iain flo & girls

Donation by Iain Owen on 25/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Stuart - a magnificent effort for a great cause. Best wishes.

Donation by Peter Long on 24/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Stuart. Have great admiration for what you have achieved. It looked a really tough challenge to ride that distance in just three days.

Donation by Bob Marshall on 24/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Stuart! I heard about your inspirational journey from my friend and colleague Alison Duguid. What you've achieved is absolutely brilliant!

Donation by Katherine Wood on 24/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Excellent Effort Hope you enjoyed your bike journey, continue to enjoy the longer one you never get off

Donation by Rob Lloyd-Owen on 23/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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It's great following you on Twitter Stuart & keeping track of your journey. May the sun always shine on you & the wind be always on your back.

Donation by Twitter name: Lornskiann on 22/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Unsure if u got last message - well done u are an inspiration! I am starting on my own biggest journey hopefully-3 year one - applied for MH nursing!

Donation by Anonymous on 22/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Stuart, awesome effort mate. I take my hat of to you. Great work Sian with your support. Hope to see you back at Darlington 4N soon.

Donation by Tom Lawrence on 22/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Stuart and Sian. Sorry you had a few problems on the way down but a great cause and a splendid effort.

Donation by David Harris on 22/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 22/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Paul Sturgess on 22/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 21/06/12

£5.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,355.00
  • Offline donations£750.00
  • Text donations£40.00
  • Total raised£4,145.00
  • Gift Aid£683.75

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