I'm running the Swindon Half Marathon on 3rd September to raise money for the Swindon Trauma Group.

Swindon Trauma Group is a voluntary group based in Swindon for the survivors of trauma. It was established to raise public awareness of the invisible injuries of trauma as well as provide support and information to survivors and sufferers of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Gulf War Syndrome and other post-traumatic disorders, including addiction. The Group works with other mental health agencies in Swindon, and while it has a particular focus on the veteran community, it is open to all.

The Group is raising money to fund a 2-day Mental Health First Aid course in 2018 for trauma survivors, following the success of the course last year

This group is a local not-for-profit organisation that will spend every penny raised on the delivery of support services to local survivors of trauma. Their work has contributed to, and raised awareness of, the latest research into the effects of trauma, and I am pleased to offer them my complete support for their important work.