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So- 2016 was a really difficult year for me and my family, with the unexpected death of my little brother. In his life he suffered with severe OCD and aspergers- but in recent years he had made a massive improvement and was looking at setting up his own business- in beer brewing!!!!!

The last year has made me realise how amazing my friends and family are- and without their support I don't know how I would have gotten through the past year! I have also discovered I quite enjoy running! This is something I never ever thought I would say! Last year I ran the Bristol 10k- this year I thought I would set myself a bigger challenge! So in the 7th may I am running the Bristol 10k again- and then the 17th of September I'll be running the Bristol half marathon! This is something I never ever thought I'd be able to do! (I still don't believe it until I've done it) But the thought of being able to raise money to help other people will be the motivation to keep me going.

Ive chosen to raise money for Bristol mind again. Even in 2017 mental health is something that isn't talked about much and has a big stigma surrounding it! It is thought that 1 in 4 of us will suffer from some form of mental health illness. This means the chances are we will all know someone suffering- whether we know it or not! Mind is a charity which aims to support people going  through this difficult time by listening and providing support ensuring people know they are not alone at this time. 

So I'm doing the difficult bit in total I will be running 31km or 19 miles!!! You can help support me by donating! Any amount big or small will be majorly appreciated, and will be put towards helping people going through difficult times- - and they will know they are not alone.