Hi, 

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and the reasons behind why I am doing a fundraiser for Mind! 

Event: LONDON TO EDINBURGH

Date: September (Date to be confirmed due to COVID restrictions in Scotland) 

 I will be walking from London to Edinburgh which is 400+ miles and will be attempting to do it in just 10 DAYS!!! Which means I will have to do an average of 40 miles a day whilst carrying equipment too! It is going to be extremely difficult to do but I will make sure to never quit and keep on going!

1 in 4 people will suffer from some type of Mental Health problems in England 

1 in 5 People have suicide thoughts 

1 in 14 people self-harm

1 in 15 people attempt suicide

In 2020 there were over 6000+ suicides in England alone 

I have previously suffered from mental health problems and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone! It all of a sudden got 10x worse due to COVID and being in lockdown. Being back at work and getting back to some type of normality has helped my mental health massively! Since speaking out to my friends and family I have never felt better and happier.

I know friends and family of mine and others who have also struggled through mental health issues and also unfortunately know people who have committed suicide due to mental health issues! 

 Everyone always thinks that by holding all your emotions in it will eventually go away! That will never happen! You have to either speak out to a friend or family member or even a work colleague! There is also professional help that you can receive! 

If there is any type of advice to give anyone out there struggling, its to just speak out, whether it’s to a professional or friend/family. A smile to a stranger can go a long way as you may make their day! You never know what people are going through so just be KIND and SMILE!! 

All donations will be going to Mind to help support those people who are in need to just have that one conversation with that someone who could change their life! 

As small as £5 will go a long long way!! So thank you in advance for all your donations! 💙