Mental health problems affect at least 1 in 4 of all people living in Scotland. As all of us navigate the challenges of the ongoing lockdown, it is more important than ever to raise awareness of mental health issues and support the organisations helping those who suffer from it.

CDR, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (18^th to 24^th May 2020), are Fundraising for the Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH).

The theme this year for Mental Health Awareness Week is kindness. Never has kindness been so important to the lives of so many as we tackle a worldwide pandemic. Protecting our mental health is going to be central to us coping with and recovering from the coronavirus pandemic - with the psychological and social impacts likely to outlast the physical symptoms of the virus. 

Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) is an independent Scottish charity that provides more than 2000 hours of community based support every week to people in Glasgow.

The services and opportunities they offer help people, who are recovering from mental health problems, to live the lives that THEY want to live. They also support Carers of people in recovery, including Young Carers. They work with people in ways that encourage hope (belief that recovery is possible) personal development and self confidence.

During Mental Health Awareness Week we will be attempting the ‘one of your 5K a day’ challenge. All of the staff at CDR will be attempting to walk, run, or cycle at least 5k for 7 days in a row. In the interests of kindness any day they do not manage 5k then one of the other members of staff will be asked nicely to complete the missing kilometres so that every day we achieve the total target. By the end of the 7 days we hope to achieve a combined total of 210 kilometres.

Please donate whatever you can to help GAMH continue to provide a range of innovative and person centred support services to people with mental health problems and produce positive life enhancing outcomes.

Thank you.