I’m taking on 56 miles of running this February for Mind — and every step is for someone who feels they’ve run out of options.

Right now, Mind’s phone lines are the busiest they’ve ever been. In the UK 1 in 4 of us will face a mental health problem this year, yet too many still wait in silence. Mind is often their only lifeline — on the phone, in local communities, and fighting for change so no one is left behind.

This charity has a special place in my heart having lost many old school friends and work colleagues to suicide and I just want to raise awareness. My door is open 24/7 for anyone that feels the need to chat. I have myself been in a very very dark place when I lost my mum in 2018 and have learnt and adapted to help cope and deal with my mental health. I couldn’t be in a stronger position than what I’m in today. If I can offer any advice to anyone that wants to chat then please approach me.

Please support my 56 miles in February challenge by donating to my fundraising page 🙏🏻Your donation will ensure that information and support is available for everyone — on Mind's website, the helplines they run and throughout their online community, Side by Side. Thank you 💙