Running a marathon is a big challenge and has been an ambition of mine for some time. Running 26.2 miles is no easy task and is a challenge I’ve set for myself, not only as a personal goal and a challenge but also to raise awareness and funds for mental health charity MIND.

I am running in aid of raising funds for the charity MIND and hoping to raise as much money as possible for this great cause.

Every donation no matter how big or small is greatly appreciated. If you can spare anything and are willing to donate, every penny raised will go to a great cause and help those going through difficult times.

Please donate what you can for this fantastic charity which does truly change and can ultimately save peoples lives.

It is ok to not be ok. Do not feel scared, ashamed or embarrassed to reach out, as the saying goes 'a burden shared is a burden halved'.

Even though 1 in 4 people have mental health problems, most of us don’t get the help we need.

This has to change.

https://www.mind.org.uk/

We’re Mind. We’re here to fight mental health. For support for respect, for you.

We change minds across England and Wales by making mental health an everyday priority. By standing up to the injustices – in healthcare, in work, in law – which makes life harder for those of us with mental health problems.

We support minds – offering help whenever you might need it through our information, advice and local services.

And we connect minds. Bringing together an unstoppable network of individuals and communities – people who care about mental health to make a difference.

Join us in the fight for mental health. We won’t stop until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.

When you're experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life. That's what we do. We empower people to understand their condition and the choices available to them through the following:

-Our Infoline, which offers callers confidential help for the price of a local call.

-Our Legal Line, which provides information on mental health related law to the public, service users, family members/carers, mental health professionals and mental health advocates.

-Our award-winning information

https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/