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I will be running 3 marathons in 3 days starting on the 6th August and ending on the 8th. I am doing this because the pain and suffering I will go through in training and partaking in the marathons is nothing compared to the loss of a loved one. This is for everybody who struggles with mental health and for those who have lost friends and family to suicide. 

Having recently opened up on social media about my personal battles with mental health over the past year, and with the continued rise in suicide rates across the UK, I want to help others overcome their own battles by raising money for Mind. 

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. . 

This past year has been a year of growth for myself. It’s given me a chance to reflect on everything I have and to be grateful for the position I am in. I have a loving family and friends and I am forever grateful for the support they provide, but I still have my own personal battles. 

I decided to speak publicly about my personal problems in the hope that somebody seeing the instagram post could reach out to friends & family, but also me, knowing i would be there for them. I received over 100 messages, from close friends, people i hadn't spoken to in years and strangers from across the UK, which really warmed my heart. A large majority of these messages came from those, who also deal with mental health problems and it sparked conversation, a method of suicide and mental health problem prevention. Every message I received I made sure I let the other know my DM’s are always open for a chat and since have made new friendships. 

But this isn't about me and neither was the post. This is about coming together as a collective to improve the services, awareness and understanding that surrounds mental health. To show support and love to those close to us, to acknowledge that every individual is equal and that no problem is better or worse. . 

Please donate! Not for me, but for everybody. 

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