My name is Allison Steenson, on Wednesday 11th November I will be doing a sponsored 10k run on behalf of my friend Phillip McTaggarts charity Mindskills.

Philip has been working to prevent suicide and promote positive mental health ever since his young 17 year old son Pip died by suicide 17 years ago.

Mindskills is a suicide prevention organisation that provides life coaching skills and training at community grass routes level. Promoting positive mental health and well being through education and training.

Throughout our lives we have all experienced a friend or family member attempt or possibly take their own lives and this is the reason behind me doing this run as this has happened to me.

I believe that by promoting positivity towards everyone speaking out for mental health and asking for help then this will possibly lower the number of suicides and help save lives.

I would love your support on the build up to the run and would ask if you could make a donation via our just giving page, or I work for Property People Estate Agents on the Antrim Road, Belfast.

Thank you again and if you are needing help or need someone to talk to please do not be affraid to pick up the phone and please call lifeline - 24/7 08088088000 or Samaritan - 24/7 116123.

Talking is not a sign of weakness, its you on the first step to recovery.