By no means a natural runner but in October will be running my first half marathon in loving memory of my fiancée Jess, who we tragically lost earlier this year. I'd like to use it as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for Oxfordshire Mind.

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any one year.

Oxfordshire Mind helps over 30,000 people with mental health challenges every year. They promote good mental health through the provision of high quality services and campaigning for positive change. Their services include housing, talking therapies, benefits advice, a confidential and free information line, courses (such as practical ways to wellbeing), physical activity programmes, volunteering opportunities, and they facilitate over 60 peer-support groups each week.