The Farmer 500 - 2.0 - 500 miles in 2024!

Jack Stilwell is raising money for The Farm Safety Foundation
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Farmer 500 · 5 April 2021

Rising concern over the continuing high level of fatal and life-changing injury accidents on farms prompted NFU Mutual to set up a charitable foundation to help all farmers, and especially young farmers, work more safely. The Foundation works closely with farmers, the farming unions and a range of farming organisations, including the Farm Safety Partnerships of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, to help reduce the toll of fatal and serious injury accidents which, regrettably, have made farming the most dangerous occupation in the UK. The Foundation's 'Yellow Wellies' campaign specifically targets young farmers aged 16 to 40 years of age.

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So back in  2021 I have set myself the challenge of running 500 miles in a year to raise money for the Farm Safety Foundation and their #yellowwellies #mindyourhead initiative. I FAILED! I was struggling in myself for a long while and lost my way, but I strongly believe that you must always finish what you start, and exercise is a great way to keep yourself in check so here’s to The Farmer 500 - 2.0 - 500 miles in 2024!

As a farmer and business owner, I know the stresses and strains that starting and running an agricultural business can have on your body and mind. This can affect other areas of your life and relationships. Sometimes, you just feel on your own and your thoughts can get as dark as they come. If you, or someone you care for gets to that place,  it’s really important to know that there is always someone there to help, which is where #yellowwellies and #mindyourhead come in. It’s ok not to be ok.

So if you can relate to this, or you know someone going through something, or you just fancy backing the idea, any support is very much appreciated, I’m going to need it! 

Much love,

Jack x

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