We are hoping to raise £1,000 for local Community Interest Company "How We Heal".

How do we plan to do this?

A year after I had suffered an accident inwhich my pelvis was shattered and spine fractured, and had gone through a painful recovery process in learning to walk and healing the effects of the mental and emotional trauma, I decided that I wanted to give something back, as a thank you for all of the support I had received on this journey. I was in awe at how the body and mind can heal, and was determined to challenge my physical and mental ability further.

Team Gunrunners was born. Paul, Sophie, Sam1, Sam2 & Jim agreed to enter the Tough Mudder with me. None of us really thought too hard about what we were going to put ourselves through- it was a long way off. Now it’s just around the corner so our knees are knocking!

We'll be navigating the Block Ness Monster, ElectroShock Therapy, Arctic Enema, the Electric Eel, and the Mud Mile, to name a few of the terrifying obstacles.

Please help us to get through this nightmare by supporting our fundraising for the amazing cause that is How We Heal.

How We Heal CIC is dedicated to supporting trauma recovery and wellbeing in the East Midlands. It provides accessible services including trauma-informed yoga, breath work, meditation and somatic coaching, utilising workshops, one-to-one support, and community group programmes with a psycho-educational component, to empower individuals to heal compassionately and build resilience.

Donna is the founder of How We Heal, and of the Solace Yoga & Wellness programme that is designed specifically for survivors of domestic abuse. She has delivered trauma-informed yoga programmes in diverse and challenging settings including prisons. With a professional background as a Probation Officer, she holds deep insight into the complexities of trauma, recovery, and rehabilitation and brings a rare ability to connect with people wherever they are on their healing journey.

Her unique blend of frontline experience, therapeutic skill, and innovative programme development underpins the vision and mission of How We Heal CIC, ensuring that every initiative is grounded in compassion, expertise and real-world impact.

How We Heal works in partnership with charities and local organisations across the East Midlands. These collaborations enable them to expand access to trauma recovery support in Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby, and to create programmes that reflect the needs of the communities they serve. Their board ensures that How We Heal CIC remains accountable, grounded in best practice, and guided by diverse perspectives from both professional and therapeutic fields.

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