Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page - this will be my first ever marathon!

Having dealt with my own mental health challenges and seeing many of the people I love also struggle with theirs, this is a cause that's really close to my heart. Mental health issues can be silent and noisy, easily hidden and overt, neat and messy and everything and nothing in between. The only thing they are not is shameful.

We all have a mental health journey and we all have a mental health story. By raising awareness, starting the conversation, keeping it going and reaching out to those around you, we can support each other and make sure that no one suffers alone.

Please join me on my first ever marathon as I run for mental health by donating whatever you can to Mind.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.