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Backyard Ultra Run for Mental Health 2026

THE WOODPECKER PROJECT have teamed up with backyard Ultra UK to get people running for mental health in 2026. Our amazing team of fundraisers and being brave and taking on the challenge of running 4 miles every hour until one remains.

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THE WOODPECKER PROJECT use fitness challenges and fundraisers to start a conversation around Mental Health. The amazing efforts and funds raised go into training Mental Health First Aiders in gyms and communities around the UK. Keep Chippin'

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Our aim is to have a mental health first aider in every gym and fitness community around the UK. We use fitness challenges to start conversations and save lives through suicide prevention.

Donation summary

Total
£1,650.00
+ £390.00 Gift Aid
Online
£1,650.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£20.00
Fundraisers
£1,630.00

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