In October, I will be completing Tough Mudder 10K (with Stephen McGrath of course🤣) - https://toughmudder.co.uk and I will be raising money for Mental Health Independent Support Team (MhIST Bolton) - https://mhist.co.uk/about-us/

I haven’t ran 10K (or at all) since May 2019 but I’m ready to challenge myself again, and actually train this time …. And maybe I’ll catch the “running bug” this time round!

1 in 4 people will experience mental health problems at some point in their lifetime. Mental health has always been an area I’ve felt passionately about and now working in mental health, I’ve seen the affects first-hand of mental health illness on individuals and their close family and friends. Being able to make a difference, whether it be a small difference or big difference, would mean the world to me. 

“MhIST aim to support people in a positive environment where YOU can achieve what you need to do.

Our services and groups are free to use, but you do need an appointment in the first instance.

MhIST provides services like counselling, mindfulness meditation, dramatherapy, craft and social group which enable people to cope with anxiety and emotional distress.

Helping people to put strategies and plans in place so that they are able to deal with problems more effectively in future perhaps by learning relaxation or by having a practiced way of dealing with upset..” 

I have chosen MhIST Bolton as they provide services within my local community which I believe are beneficial in an individual’s recovery journey. In my role as a support worker, I have learnt the importance of activities for service users and how it contributes to their independence and confidence. MhIST’s support groups are a way of promoting positive mental health in our community and I’d love to be able to support this cause ☺️

Mental health is so close to my heart and I really hope I can raise a good amount of money to make a difference to the lives of many. Any donations will be massively appreciated 🤍

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