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Weʼve raised £740 to raise money for the 8:56 Foundation, supporting and encouraging men to talk and reduce the risk of loneliness and isolation.
- Funded on Tuesday, 28th December 2021
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We will be running the Norfolk Coastal Half Marathon on Saturday 25th September, taking us on the Norfolk Coastal Path from Burnham Ovary Staithe to Morston Quay.
We have decided to start a fundraiser to support and help the 8:56 Foundation. This is a new local charity set-up to support and encourage men to talk, raise awareness of and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues, using sport as an aid.
If you are able to, please donate whatever you can to this fantastic cause - every penny will push us closer towards the finish line!
A message from the 8:56 Foundation …
In memory of Lee...On the 15th April 2021 the world tragically lost Lee Calton to suicide at the age of 37. Lee was an incredibly popular and well-respected man. Lee had a loving wife, beautiful home, enjoyed holiday’s and had an excellent social circle of friends. Lee was a successful business man who co-owned a salon and in 2020 set up his own business as a Financial Advisor. Lee was a kind, caring and passionate man that ran the London Marathon three times for charities that he held close to his heart. Lee was more than a brother to his younger sisters whom had both lived with him at times over the years. Every year on father’s day his sister posts an appreciation post on Facebook and it was always planned that he would walk her down the aisle one day. Why the 8:56? Lee was a massive football fan he loved Arsenal and followed our local team King’s Lynn Town FC. Lee and his friends would catch the 08:56 train out of King’s Lynn station on a Saturday morning. These days were filled with laughter, banter, friendship, lots of beer and not forgetting the football. 8:56 represents something Lee held in such high regard. Happy times, fond memories and a group of friends that were always there for each other. Ultimately the 8:56 is a time, but it’s also a journey Just like Lee and his friends on match day the 8:56 represents strength, support and sense of belonging that can be found in a group. Whether you’re winning or losing whatever the weather they turn up regardless. By setting up the 8:56 Foundation we aim to raise awareness, increase the profile of support and reduce the stigma associated with mental health. Not everyone has something terrible happening in their life some people just like Lee are successful, loved and financially secure. By using sport as an aid we want to encourage men to talk and reduce the risk of loneliness and isolation. Everyone needs to know “it’s time to talk” and “it’s ok not to be ok”.
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Kirstie
Oct 11, 2021
Well done girls 👏🏻❤️
£20.00
Gina Sandle
Oct 10, 2021
Well done girls xxxxx
£10.00
Charlie
Sep 27, 2021
Great success, keep going!
£20.00
Auntie Ann
Sep 26, 2021
Well done, so proud xx
£10.00
Jess Robinson
Sep 26, 2021
Well done! A great achievement for such an important cause xx
£10.00
Sam Fraser
Sep 25, 2021
Well done girls! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
£30.00
Steve and Lynsey
Sep 25, 2021
Go smash it girls!!
£20.00
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