Hi, my name is Lewis and will be running the Manchester marathon on the 3rd April 2022. Running a marathon is something I’ve always wanted to achieve from a personal perspective, however the main aim of me completing this challenge is to raise funds for a local charity, Rochdale and District Mind. Every year one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. During the pandemic in particular, study’s have shown that there has been an increase in mental health problems. Coronavirus has fuelled feelings of loneliness, anxiety and fears for the future for many people, therefore local charities such as MIND are so important in supporting people. The charity is run by local people, for local people meaning that every donation large or small given to MIND will help residents in our area. The charity helps anyone living Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale who have mental health problems by providing psychological help, Support groups, Art and Creative sessions alongside the Compleat Cafe and Growth Project. Donations are vital to MIND at this very difficult time and I am very grateful for ANY donation large or small. Thank you so much for your support.