I’ve always hated running.

As a kid, I was that short, asthmatic, slightly overweight child who could barely run the length of a football pitch with out gassing out...

You‘d often find me running around and puffing on my inhaler simultaneously 😂 with this being the case, I avoided running pretty much up until my 20s…

From 2020 to 2021 I was able to lose over 12KG+ of weight by getting stuck into the “couch to 5K” app. (You should try it if you also dislike running but want to get better at it)

At the start of 2023 I decided to aim and complete a 10K(✅), Half Marathon (✅) and Full Marathon (pending…) all within 12 months.

I also wanted to ensure that any £££ I raise was going to go toward a fantastic cause that ACTAULLY makes a difference.

That’s why I chose a mens mental health group called ‘Enlighten The Shadows’.

The organisation was set up by Rory Green who back in 2020 sadly lost his unborn son… and 3 days later lost his step sister due to suicide.

Heartbreaking.

He didn’t know who to turn to.

He was at a point of crisis (as you can only imgaine)

3 year later he has been on his own journey of healing.

Rory and his magnificent team have managed to impact hundreds of other mens lives through a Facebook Group of 700+ men, In-person Meet-ups, Workshops, Trainings etc.

But in order to help more men who are at a point of crisis and offer top professional support that will actually make a difference, they need funds.

That‘s where you can be a HUGE help.

If you’re in a position to donate even £1 to support men who are on the verge of suicide or have been in the past, that‘d be amazing.

How will your donation be spent?

-T-Shirts, (To Promote Conversations).

-Posters, (To hand out to others and businesses).

-Business Cards, (1:1 Conversations and signposts).

-Sponsorships, (To support local clubs and raise our profile).

-Banners, (To catch people’s attention and signpost).

-Paid Ads, (Online or physical matter to compete online or in the cities to get our content and mission across to prevent male suicide).

-Videography/Media, (Pay quality specialists so that our content is sharp, modern, and relatable to this generation in reaching men successfully).

-Insurance/Miscellaneous, (There are lots of small monthly fees on subscriptions and direct debits for the continuation of our work).

-New Projects/Campaigns, (Tables, Banners, Gazebos, Apparel Line, Benches, or any creative ideas that will support the community and stand out to reach men).

- Professional Mental Health First Aid Training for volunteers and aupports amongst the group.

If you are able to support and sponsor me to raise funds for this amazing cause, thatd be amazing. For every £10 donated, I will personally donate £1 (As well as run 26 miles lol)

A massive THANK YOU in advance.

-Transition to take staff on part or full time as the group is 100% voluntary