My best friend Steve and I made a pact to run the 20km of Brussels together every year. This would have been our third year. Sadly Steve will only run with me in spirit this 27th May as he lost his battle with depression, aged just 27, a few weeks ago.

Steve's death came as a shock to almost everybody who knew him. This handsome, intelligent, athletic, fun-loving guy with great prospects, a great family, a perfect girlfriend and amazing friends. Only a small number of us knew about the internal battle he had to face every day. Mental illness is like any other illness, it's just that the symptoms are often hidden from view.

There are so many of us who suffer in silence due to the stigma surrounding mental illness. My charity, SANE, works to combat that stigma and to raise awareness whilst also providing support to all those affected. Please donate anything you can to help us save a life.

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Thank you x