Two friends, Richard and George, shall run further than they ever have done before, in the Bath Half Marathon (March 12th), all for charity. Our goal is to raise a lot of money to be split 50/50 between our charities: The Project & MacMillan. Below is more information about the charities and why we chose them. Thank you to everyone for your support.

The Project (theprojectyp.org.uk) is a peer support network for young people (age 13-24) with mental health issues, and their parents/carers. Fortnightly peer support groups are held in Axminster, Devon and in Chard, Somerset for each age group (13-18, 18-24), providing a space for the young people to spend time with others in a friendly and creative social environment. The Project also hold a monthly support group for parents & carers, as well as going into schools to raise awareness of mental health. I have experienced mental health issues throughout my life and having the support from peers around me helped me to overcome these struggles. As a volunteer for The Project, I get to see first hand the incredible work they do and i'm honoured to help out in any way I can. [Richard]
Macmillan is a collection of supporters, professionals and campaigners who assist and improve the lives of millions of people living with cancer every year. They produce award winning information on types of and treatments for cancer, managing symptoms and advice for living with cancer. Most important though is their investment in the emotional well-being of those living with cancer, giving them the stability and inspiration to take control of their lives again. My father was diagnosed with cancer in 2015. Right from his diagnosis, Macmillan Cancer Support nurses were present, providing information and emotional guidance. They were also a great support to my mother, sister and I throughout my father’s illness. I have chosen to raise money for MacMillan to help them provide even more support to everyone affected by cancer. [George]