Hello...

Whether you landed here accidentally, you're unapologetically stalking me, or you're just curious about what I'm up to, thank you for visiting my fundraising page.  On Sunday 28th April 2019, I will be running the Virgin Money London Marathon for Mind, The Mental Health Charity.

Why am I running?

Earlier in 2018, I entered the London Marathon ballot, but like so many others that I know, I was unsuccessful in receiving a place.  At first I was relieved, (especially as the most running I've done lately is to the macaron shop when I heard there was a sale), but this feeling didn't last long.  It was almost as if being told I couldn't do something only made me want it more.  So I decided to run for Mind.

Why Mind?

As you may already know, I work at East Anglian Air Ambulance, another incredible life-saving charity. Most of the incidents that EAAA attend are either cardiac arrests or Road Traffic Collisions, however, our crew have seen a 28.7% increase in the amount of intentional self-harm missions we’ve attended since last year.

One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.  Many people I know and love fall into this group, but it's important to remember that they are more than a statistic.  The information and services provided by Mind can help us all to become better at supporting the people we love during tough times.

Just like physical health, mental health is something that we all have. We all have times when our sense of well-being is low, and just like a bandage for a wound, or antibiotics for an infection, we need the tools to take care of ourselves as well as look after others. Mind provides these tools in the form of information and support, training for workplaces and communities, and by campaigning for change.

Please sponsor me!

If you're still reading this, great! Don't go away just yet!  As well as running 26.2 miles around London, I'm also aiming to raise £2000 for Mind.  If you can spare a few pounds to sponsor me on this page, I will be eternally grateful, no amount is too small. If you're not able to sponsor me at the moment but want to help in some way, send me a message.  At the very least, I'd love you to send me a song suggestion to add to my training playlist!

Check back soon for updates :)

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