COVID-19 UPDATE:
My trip has been postponed until June 2022, but all donations already received will be rolled over and the trek will 100% be going ahead in June! Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated for helping me reach my target :)

Hello! Thanks for taking the time to visit my page.

My name is Sophie, and this June I will be trekking for 6 days through Morocco’s stunning Atlas Mountains, raising money for the mental health charity, Mind.

1 in 4 people experience mental health issues in any given year, although the true numbers are in fact thought to be even higher than this, as many people do not report the problems they are facing. This is often due to the stigma that still exists around mental health - something which Mind is trying to break down. The work that this charity does is incredible; raising awareness of mental health issues, as well as providing support for people struggling with their mental health. Their helplines answered almost 100,000 calls last year, while their free online information was accessed 12 million times.

Despite the worrying prevalence of mental health issues in today’s society, funding for mental health services constitutes just 13% of the NHS annual budget. This is one of the reasons why supporting charities such as Mind is so important, and can make such a difference to many people’s lives.

Mental health issues affect us all, whether directly or indirectly. Please support Mind in their mission to make a positive change! Thank you so much in advance of your generosity :)