Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

In 1983 I started working in mental health services. In the succeeding thirty-five years I have met countless inspiring people: some of whom live with severe mental illness, some of whom work in services and some of whom do both.

Rethink Mental Illness is a truly impressive and inspiring charity. They directly support over 60,000 people every year, to get through crises,  to live independently and to realise they are not alone. Rethink also, importantly, change attitudes and policy, challenging stigma and low expectations.

That's why when someone mentioned the bike ride to me (this is only its second year) I signed up. I am looking forward to the challenge and to the team spirit of doing something practical for an organisation I so admire.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.