The Great North Run is an important day in the calendar for the North East, competitors, spectators and many others, but in particular for local charities like Tyneside and Northumberland Mind.

We rely on local fundraisers like you to help us continue supporting people across Tyneside and Northumberland with their mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of fundraising events to be cancelled, at a time when our services are needed more than ever. Throughout the pandemic Tyneside and Northumberland Mind have stayed open and supported those who were struggling with their mental health. We know that referrals will increase again as we start to come out of lockdown and venture into new ways of living and coping. Tyneside and Northumberland Mind need funding to enable us to provide mental health services and support so no one has to suffer mental ill health alone.

Our dedicated runners raised a total of £30,000 for us last year. With your help and support and through the Great North Run Reimagined campaign, were hoping to still raise vital funds for Tyneside and Northumberland Mind to help us fund local mental health services.

We are encouraging everyone who takes part in the Virtual Great North Run to fundraise for Tyneside and Northumberland Mind as we would otherwise miss out this year.

How to sign up

Entries open on Monday 3rd August so mark the date in your diary and join us on the virtual start line and you too can chose to support Tyneside and Northumberland Mind in your challenge.

When you sign up, simply choose Tyneside Mind as your charity and encourage your friends, family and wider supporter network to rally behind you as you embark on your virtual Great North Run experience.