Hi- For those of you who don’t know me my name is Ellen, and I am the CEO of Release Counselling and Therapy for Women, which founded and runs Mummyshock in Brighton & Hove. I am passionate about helping mums having a hard time finding their feet emotionally, to find a supportive community of other mums in the same boat, and support one another to grow in confidence and well-being. Since Covid, demand for our Mummyshock support groups has grown by 300%. We can’t currently meet the demand there is, so that is why I have decided to pick up my running shoes again, and train for this year‘s Brighton 10k, to raise crucial funds to provide more Mummyshock support groups for more mums in the year ahead. 

This photo was taken of me back in 2018 when I completed the Brighton half marathon after several years of running. Later that year, I went on to experience the first of two baby losses in a row. I stopped running at that point, being overtaken with struggles with my own mental health and grief and loss. Eventually and amazingly, we had the baby we were longing for join our family in 2020. But I never returned to running.

Now is the time!

We spend a lot of time in Mummyshock and on our well-being days, talking about the importance of self-care, movement, & exercise being part of staying mentally and emotionally well as women. Being inspired by two of our Mummyshock mums who ran races this year for our charity, I’ve decided to follow in their footsteps!

I would hugely appreciate any sponsorship you can offer, or to share this fundraising appeal on your social media, to motivate me in my training, and help towards this cause which is so close to my heart. Thank you so much- Ellen x