It is estimated that one in four people in the UK will suffer from mental health issues at some point in their lives. This means that we are all likely to at least know somebody who suffers in this way, yet, despite this, there is still a massive stigma surrounding the illness. This stigma prevents people from getting the care and treatment they need, and the lack of understanding of just how debilitating it is makes it even worse for those who suffer.

I am going to be taking the challenge of trekking Mount Kilimanjaro in June 2013 to raise funds and awareness for the mental health charity ‘Mind.’ This charity provides invaluable help to any person who experiences these problems, whether they are a rare or regular occurrence in their lives.

Over the next ten months, along with help from friends and family, I am going to try and fundraise as much as possible. If anybody can help in any way, please do. Thank you.

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