I am running the London Marathon this year for Rethink Mental Illness Charity. Fortunately or unfortunately (I let you I know after the race) I received my spot through the ballot entry. I am also foolish enough to do a second marathon, having ran one in Milan last year. Although the training has been difficult to say the least, but I am really looking forward to the whole experience of running the London Marathon. There will be some 40,000 runners and huge crowds along the route. I have been told the atmosphere and support will be amazing, so I’ll be hoping to soak that in and not just soak in sweat :)

We often talk about physical wellbeing, but mental wellbeing is equally important. Mental illness is one of those subjects we so often overlook and sweep to the side. It is not something you can just snap out of or ignore. That is why I have decided to support my works (HS2) employee chosen charity Rethink for the great work they do to help support and enrich people’s lives.

As a volunteer at a homeless project which is located under the arches below SnowHill train station in Birmingham. I have experienced first-hand how individuals are affected by mental illness. This condition does not discriminate against, age, race, nationality, social status or religion. We are all susceptible to it and we all know someone suffering from it as we speak. So many we know with great potential are unable to fulfil their dreams because of a debilitating mental illness.

This has motivated me to support Rethink Mental Illness because of the work it does to break the stigma around mental health and the support it provides to people. Have a look at their website for details on the kind of work they do.

www.rethink.org

Please back this cause and help someone fulfil their true potential. Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page :) - Imran.

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