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James Wild MP fundraiser for 8:56 Foundation

James Wild is raising money for 8:56 Foundation

London Marathon 2026 · 26 April 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

The 8:56 Foundation is a Men’s Mental Health non profit organisation based in King’s Lynn, they aim to raise awareness, increase the profile of support and reduce the stigma associated with mental health in Norfolk. The foundation is run by volunteers, set up after losing local business man Lee Calton to suicide in April 2021. Lee was 37, very successful, was a great friend to all, with a huge smile he was very kind and generous and loved to do things for charities including running the London marathon three times. Norfolk’s suicide rate is above the national average, the 8:56 want to change this! By using sport as an aid, we want to encourage men to talk and reduce the risk of loneliness and isolation. The 8:56 Foundation Wellbeing Pathway is designed to help Men's Mental Health and wellbeing through Men’s Time Sports and Fishing Sessions, Our Peer Support Group, Talking Therapy and Wellness Football

Story

Running is important for my mental and physical wellbeing so I want to use my London Marathon run this year to support a local North West Norfolk charity - 8:56 and its vital work supporting and improving men's mental health.

Having lost a friend who tragically took his own life, I want to raise money to support the charity’s Time To Talk groups, sport activities, and Men’s Time which encourage men to talk, reduce the risk of loneliness and isolation and highlight the importance of mental wellbeing. This is a community-based charity with no paid employees – just volunteers making a difference. £35 will help fund an invaluable talking therapy session.

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Donation summary

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£2,670.00
+ £546.25 Gift Aid
Online
£2,670.00
Offline
£0.00

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