Mark suddenly lost his life at the age of 39, leaving behind his wife Julia and two young daughters.

Having worked in education since graduating, he had developed a passion for supporting the well-being of the students in his care, and increasingly made the link between positive mental health and exercise. During his time at St Joseph’s College, Mark was introduced to the charity Sport in Mind and became an ardent supporter of their work in the local area.

Mark encouraged fundraising, assemblies and sports sessions at school to promote Sport in Mind and reduce the stigma around mental ill health. Present at the launch of the new logo SiM, Mark was always supportive of the charity Sport in Mind.

In Mark’s memory we have set up a page to support the work of Sport in Mind both in the local area and beyond. It is the wish of Mark’s family that his dedication to supporting the mental health of young people is strongly supported as part of the huge legacy he leaves behind.

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