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Emmanuel's fundraiser for Behind the Smile

Emmanuel Thomas is raising money for Behind the Smile
In memory of Zak Pritchard

Malvern Hills end to end walk - 10.5 Miles for Behind the Smiles · 29 August 2026

Behind the Smile provides a range of peer support groups, walk n talk and one to one support, for those with poor mental health and those bereaved by suicide. The charity was set up in memory of Zac Pritchard who took his own life on 25 Aug 2018, aged 29 years old.

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💙 Help Me Reach £500 for Behind the Smile 💙

I’m taking part in a sponsored walk this August in memory of my friend, Zak Pritchard — and thanks to your generosity, I’ve already raised £200 🙌

I’d love to push this further, so I’m increasing my target to £500. Every donation makes a real difference.

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/behindthesmile

On Saturday 29th August, I’ll be walking the Malvern Hills ridge route — starting from North Quarry Car Park, covering over 15 peaks, and finishing with the final push up Chase End Hill. It’s a tough challenge, but one with deep meaning.

Zak and I studied together at the University of Worcester. After he tragically took his own life, his family set up the charity Behind the Smile — supporting people struggling with mental health and those affected by suicide.

Behind the Smile works to:

Break the stigma around mental health

Support people who feel unable to reach out

Help those bereaved by suicide, who are often at greater risk themselves

This 10.5-mile walk — with over 6000ft of elevation — is about more than just the physical challenge.
Every step is in memory of Zak, and for everyone still fighting their battles.

If you can, please consider supporting me — no amount is too small 💙
Or, if you’re up for the challenge, you can join the walk here:
👉 https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/behind-the-smile/event/malvern-hills-ridge-walk-10-5-miles-for-smiles

Donation summary

Total
£290.00
+ £57.50 Gift Aid
Online
£290.00
Offline
£0.00

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