Here I go again... Following the failed attempt last year, due to health reasons, I am going to be running this years London marathon. Slightly wandering why now, when I know how much it’s going to hurt and I’m also getting married in February. But I really want to bury the ghosts of last year and raise some money for a worthy cause.

Mental illness is an issue close to my heart. Too many of my close family and friends have suffered and continue to suffer from mental illness to varying degrees.  I am running this marathon as I want to do my bit to support them and others by raising what I can for Rethink to continue the awesome work it does.

So many people are effected by mental illness throughout their lives and we don’t talk about and address it enough to ensure people can get the right  support. Rethink does great things in tackling this and providing services for those affected and also in helping to break down the associated stigmas. 

It’s going to be a toughie, and many looonnngg runs ahead  pounding the streets of  London Town in the cold and wet. But forwards I go. Bring on 22 April 2018!!

Please donate whatever you can, no matter how small, to help this great cause. Every penny is very much appreciated.

To learn more about the work Rethink does please visit their page: 

https://www.rethink.org

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