Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am running the London Marathon for Vetlife in memory of my wonderful friend Rachel Hillier. Rach was an amazing person and a caring, successful vet. She was very open about her mental health struggles which she battled with daily. Despite this she always made time for others and helped people open up about their own struggles. She worked in a job she loved, cycled as much as she could and gave Finlay the best life. Rach sadly lost her battle in October 2020 and we miss her every single day. 

Vetlife provides emotional, financial and mental health support to people in the veterinary community. Rach accessed their help and was a great supporter of their mission and vision. The suicide rate among the veterinary community is 4 times higher than the national average. And continues to rise. The money raised will help so many people that are struggling whilst seeking ways to prevent such situations in the future. 

£50 could allow a depressed person to receive life changing professional help. £20 could fund a home visit to a vet in financial difficulties. £5 could provide vital support by email or phone from our helpline. 

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