Raised: 106%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £530.00
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My story

 

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Depression affects 1 in 5 of the population at some time in their life. It affects the body as well as the mind and is a debilitating time for the person as well as their family and friends.

I was listening to Radio 5 Live in July and heard a very impressive interview with Rupert Young who had set up a charity called The Mood Foundation - http://www.moodfoundation.com/

I decided to contact the Foundation which has been set up to offer free assessment and treatment for depressive conditions. It is extremely difficult to diagnosis depression and to get treatment so many people end up spending hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds on private treatment.

In August I received an invitation from Rupert at the Mood Foundation to attend a free  weekend of meetings with a small group of people. Rupert was there in a very supportive role and J J O'Brien led us through his understanding of depression and the way to get better.  JJ gave, what to me, are the 3 essentials to recovery - UNDERSTANDING, TOOLS and SUPPORT. The "understanding" was a gradual process over a day and a half; the "tools" came on the Sunday afternoon and the "support" is 2-fold via the Foundation and the group who were on the course.  I am positive it was a life-changing experience for all the people on the course.

I have decided to raise funds for the Mood Foundation and I have entered the Mortimer (near Reading) 8km walk on 27 September with Simon, my son, doing the 10km run and Nuria, his girlfriend, accompanying me on the walk (unfortunately, my daughter and son-in-law already had other plans). Please feel more than welcome to join me on the day by going to http://www.readingroadrunners.org/

Please pass this email on to as many people as you can - I shall be most grateful!

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So please dig deep and donate now. Thank you - Joan Maddrell

Well done Joan. Best wishes from David and Corinne Donation by David Hinchliffe 14/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This is the donation money given to me by Lorraine, Gill, Anna, David, Keith, Bill and Sue. Many thanks x Donation by Joan Maddrell 14/10/09  

£105.00 + £29.62 Gift Aid

Well done Joan, you have done really well, we are proud of you. From Debbie and David Warby Donation by Debbie Warby 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done you Donation by louise stonard 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Joan, am really proud of you for doing this!!! hopefully Ill have your motivation one day...best wishes...Tasha Donation by Natasha Finn 26/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Dear Joan, I hope the sun shines down on you all and that you really enjoy the event. Best wishes Don Donation by Don 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Joan! Donation by JonnyF 24/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it, you old Toad! Donation by David Griffiths 23/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We wish you all great success. Love Wyn and Geoffrey Donation by Geoffrey Maddrell 20/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Robert Sharples 20/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Joan! We're thinking of you - Gordon and Crissie x Donation by Cristina Symons 20/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck big sis Love Jill & Mike xx Donation by Jill Simpson 19/09/09  

£30.00

Good luck on the walk Donation by Roger 19/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope you have a good day for the walk Donation by Marion Borthwick 16/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well on the day. John & Christine Donation by John Peterson 16/09/09  

£20.00

All the best Auntie Joan!! Donation by Nephew Richard 15/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mum! Donation by Katrina Borthwick 14/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Best of Luck with your endeavours Donation by Henry Shackleton 14/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with it. Lots of love Donation by Simon 11/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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