DDE's trip around the UK

Michelle Alderson is raising money for Manchester Mind

DDE's trip around the UK · 17 March 2021

We support young people and adults with mental health issues in Manchester. We're an independent, self-financed charity offering services to those most in need. We promote positive attitudes to mental health to challenge stigma, increase awareness and work for better mental health for all.

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Update 31/05/21: 1971 miles!!

We made it, not only a detour around northern Scotland, but a visit over Ireland to our Belfast and Dublin sites.

Update 24/05/21: 1452 miles, finally heading south and back to Manchester - still a bit to go though!

Update 19/05/21: 1080 miles - we have gone on a detour

One of our engineers, Laurie, is working in Aberdeen - we have gone on a detour to say a virtual hello! The journey is now 1814 miles!!

Update 13/05/21: 736 miles - half way round!

Update 09/05/21: 500 miles logged so far

DDE staff members are virtually travelling around the UK to help raise money for Manchester Mind. The route is based around some of our customers sites, and we will be saying a virtual hello as we go past.

In total the journey is 1464 miles covering the UK. The team have the month of May to complete the challenge, every mile counts be it a walk, run or cycle.

The team involved are: Andy M, Andy P, Carrien, Dale, Dane, Dave G, Jamila, Jon K, Jon W, Mark A, Michelle, Mikey, Phil, Phillipa, Rachel, Rita and Simon.

Manchester Mind is an independent, local charity, which supports over 6,500 children, young people and adults each year. We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and we have a part to play in that. Our charity values the commitment of our staff and volunteers, who work hard to ensure services are delivered in a way that enables people to feel heard and involved. Donations and help from our fantastic supporters make a real difference, so thank you for being part of our success this year.

Donation summary

Total
£2,155.32
+ £318.75 Gift Aid
Online
£2,155.32
Offline
£0.00

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