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During the month of May, I'll be attempting to run 53 miles (one for every year I've been on this planet) for Focus. I'm not a regular runner and I usually injure myself when I try. So, this is a tall order for me. But I have to try.

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it's become clear that young people's mental health has taken a battering. Isolation, missed education, career prospects in tatters, a big chunk of their formative years stolen from them. The impact on young people has been horrific and many are facing huge mental health challenges, from social anxiety to depression, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, the list goes on. 

Focus is an amazing Leicester-based charity that supports young people in mental health crisis, as well as those facing other challenges. They provide inspiration, guidance, and support for as long as young people need it. They never turn young people away, despite over-stretched resources and a massively growing demand.

In 2021, Focus provided 41,000 hours of support to young people, at a cost of just £7.30 per hour. Just think what your donation can do!

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