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We are a group of teachers, working in Glasgow. We have set ourselves a running challenge in order to raise money for a special charity; the Samaritans. Our aim is to collectively run 655km by 5 March 2021. This is the equivalent distance of running from our school to London Bridge.  Our fundraising group includes a wide spectrum of running ability; most of us are amateurs who began running during Lockdown 1.0 to support our mental and physical wellbeing.  

The Samaritans provided essential support to our school community during a time of tragedy last year. We are indebted to them for the help and advice they gave, which in turn enabled us to effectively support the young people in our school during a very difficult period. Looking after our mental health has never been more important than now as we face the challenges brought by COVID-19. Under normal circumstances, we would expect at least one young person in every classroom to have experienced difficulties with their mental health by the age of sixteen. Given the events of the past year, we know that number is now likely to be much higher. Charities like the Samaritans are providing the vital mental health support which is now so essential for our communities and particularly for our young people. We hope that by completing this running challenge we can help make sure the Samaritans can continue their important work, which is saving lives across Glasgow and beyond.  

Thank you so much for taking the time to read our story and we hope you will donate to our cause.  Anything you can spare is deeply appreciated.  Please share this page far and wide and help us reach our target - and to help motivate us during the freezing temperatures we are due to see this month! 

Please follow this link to see how your donation can help support this charity:  https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/why-we-need-your-help/ 

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