Comfort zone? What’s that?!

We have chosen to walk the length of the River Severn as a mental and physical challenge to ourselves. The River Severn is the longest River in Britain and stretches 220 miles from the Source in the Cambrian Mountains in Wales to the Severn Estuary close to Bristol. We aim to walk this in April over 7 days, walking nearly 31.5 miles a day carrying our day sacks for the day weighing up to 15kg. This weight will be made up with food, water and our wet, warm and safety kit.

220 miles is the equivalent of walking from Cardiff to York, the distance of 8.5 marathons or 10.5 times the channel crossing.

Our aim is to break the stigma, show it’s okay and good to talk, raise awareness around mental health and prove that anything can be done when you put your mind to it. We also want to create a safe platform for anyone who needs a chat on our Project Severn social Media pages. 

We will be active on the page everyday showing us doing a physical activity a day in the run up to the walk and/or sharing things about mental health and well-being. We hope it will give people some motivation to just go for a walk.. or who knows run a marathon! During the 7 days we are out we will be going live on social media, talking about life and Mental Health also taking any questions. IN NO WAY ARE WE EXPERTS. However from past experiences Joe would like to talk of ways he has got through tough times and why we are now doing this Project for Mental Health. All this will be done in support of MIND - The Mental Health Charity, we would like to raise as much money as possible for such a fantastic charity.. I’m sure everyone will agree after the last year, it has been very though for many people. To help even just ONE PERSON will make this all worth it. 

Throughout the 7 days we will also be running a virtual challenge on social media. This challenge is aimed at just getting you out of the house and being active whilst enjoying the outdoors! As with all challenges there are PRIZES!!! The challenge can be done with the current restrictions in mind (We have our fingers crossed that by this time you will be able to get out with friends and participate together)

NOW WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION..DON’T WE?!

Between now and the Project Severn start date, we will be working with business and asking them if they will be willing to donate a prize in support of Mental Health. We now already have 45 amazing businesses helping out with the raffle! Prizes will be something that can improve your mental health in any way.. MALE, FEMALE or BOTH! So there really is something for everyone, I promise! Prizes will be added to the Social Media pages throughout to keep everyone updated with what is out there! 

Okay.. *HERE* is the important part.. to be entered into the Project Severn Raffle for Mental Health all you need to do is head to the just giving page and donate any amount you would like towards our Project THEN during the week when the challenge starts go on a walk and do at least 1 Mile. Please send proof of donation (the amount can be hidden as that is personal) AND tag us on your walk using our social media pages @Project_Severn and our hashtags #Project_Severn - show us you have walked a mile or more and you will be entered into the Project Severn Raffle for Mental Health. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing the walk onto your story or social media that’s fine.. just drop us a message instead 🕺🏻

The winners will be announced once we have completed the challenge and had a well deserved rest.

If you are a business that would like to donate a prize or help us in anyway throughout the Project please message any of my social media pages.. or if you know anyone that would like to help please tag them in the comments.

We already have 8 businesses supporting us with the walk by donating something to help us - Energy gels, socks, clothing etc.

LETS GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR MENTAL HEALTH. 

Joe & Liam 🚶🏻‍♂️🧠

It would mean the world to us if you could help spread our Project on social media and get involved! Social media pages, hashtags and the just giving page can be found below! 👇🏼

Just giving - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/project-severn