Today marks the end of the October challenge, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect and say thank you.

Over this month, I’ve completed 170.28 miles in total, with 127.13 miles run, all in memory of Charlie. With your support I have raised over £1000 for Mind which is absolutely incredible 💙

Every single step I took was for Charlie and the pain he was carrying, unknowingly to us all. Charlie always had the biggest smile on his face and lit up every room he was in. This challenge has helped me to carry Charlie’s light and kindness and use it to hopefully help others.

I want to thank every single person for your messages of support, for running alongside me, and for your incredibly kind donations. Doing this challenge with all of your support has helped raise money for an incredible charity, and also helped my own mental health, to find strength and purpose through my grief and missing Charlie every day.

Every 40 seconds, someone dies by suicide. Charlie’s loss has shown me just how important it is to speak up, check in on loved ones, and raise awareness. Mental health matters, and together we can make a difference. To everyone who has struggled or is struggling, please know that you’re not alone, and the world is a better place with you in it, so please stay.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of this journey with me 💙

For you Charlie, we did it 💙 ⚡️🪽

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I’m taking on 90 miles in October for Mind — and every step is for someone who feels they’ve run out of options.

This challenge is in memory of my wonderful friend Charlie. Charlie was one of the most important people in my life. He truly lit up every room he walked in and he made my life, and everyone else’s a better place.

Charlie was so incredibly kind and I want to show his kindness to others, and do this run for anyone who has ever struggled or is struggling with their mental health. Please know you are not alone. You are loved, you are enough, and the world is a better place with you in it 💙

Thank you so much for every donation and every message of support—you are amazing. Together, we can raise awareness, fight the stigma, and support the amazing work that Mind do every single day.

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.

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 💙