About Republica:

Republica Internationale FC is a local Leeds football club which usually hosts an annual tournament in aid of mental health, having previously lost a member of our club to suicide. This year, due to Coronavirus, we were unable to do so. 

How we are doing this challenge:

Instead of our annual tournament we have adapted and decided to take on the miles for mental health fundraiser, to support our local mind. We have assembled two teams in which to complete this challenge to push ourselves to get fit ready for the season! Our teams will be completing 600 miles over September through cycling, running, walking or even swimming. 

With the lock down exacerbating and increasing mental health issues, we thought it was a significant time to raise money for our local mind so they are able to provide further support to those in need. 

About Leeds Mind:

Leeds Mind exists to help people with mental health difficulties flourish. They offer a range of services to help people in the greater Leeds area to manage their mental health difficulties and enjoy their lives. We are completing the 600 miles in September challenge to raise vital funds to support Leeds Mind to continue the work they do!

Here’s how the money could be spent:

£500 covers a volunteers expenses for one year

£100 can cover short term 1-2-1 support through our men’s mental health service ‘Men’d’

£50 could support a befriending social event

£30 can fund an hour of 1-2-1 counselling

£10 can fund art supplies for an aspiring artist at Inkwell

£5 can fund a place in a group wellbeing session