Hello all,

I've decided to grow my beard for six months to raise awareness and money for the leading mental health charity in the UK - Mind.

Having suffered from anxiety and depression for over a year, mental health is something I'm particularly passionate about. Like many others, I was initially embarrassed and scared to talk about mental health, experiencing feelings so personal it felt like I had invented them. But every year one in four of us will experience a mental health problem showing how important charities like Mind are in fighting the fear and ignorance around mental health.

For the coming six months I am prepared for unbearable itchiness, overheating and numerous jokes about looking homeless. I have said goodbye to my chin one last time as I undertake this epic journey.

I will be posting regular updates of my ginger beardy progress on Instagram for anyone interested in following. I might even post on LinkedIn.

https://www.instagram.com/calsbeard/

It would be great if you could follow me on Instagram or share this page on Facebook as this will help to raise awareness for an amazing cause.

Any donations, big or small, will be hugely appreciated.

Thanks loads,

Callum

xoxox