We Are With You in Scunthorpe are exchanging miles for smiles in November, with staff running, walking, cycling, swimming and more in order to raise money for our service!

Each staff member who takes part will cover 100 miles each, and we're hoping to reach over 1000 miles in total. The funds we raise for the service will benefit service users in the community, funding activities including the use of a sports hall, coaches and days out, which can take pace after the lockdown restrictions have been lifted. All of the money raised will go straight to our Scunthorpe service.

Being able to fund activities and events for service users would aid their recovery journeys, by reducing isolation, keeping them connected, being involved in the community, building a new support network and improving wellbeing in general. As a result, the money we will raise will have a massive impact on service users and be beneficial towards their recovery.

In the Scunthorpe service, we have been leading a walking group, helping keep people connected and improving their wellbeing, motivation and physical health - which is where the idea stemmed from. Fortunately, the walking group is still allowed to meet even under November's new restrictions, as a place to provide support.

One of our service users, who has been taking part in the community groups, said 'I have really enjoyed attending walking groups, it's great to meet new people and get out and do some physical activity. I have found the group a really positive, supportive place where we can discuss our ambitions for the future. I have met some lovely people from all different backgrounds and had some interesting chats. The group has been a real help for some of us members who are feeling isolated or lonely. We have people attend from different stages of recovery which I think is beneficial'.

Any donations towards the challenge will be gratefully received, and as a service, we really appreciate all the support - enabling us to help support more people and improve their chances of recovery.

Thank you!