I'm passionate about spreading awareness of Mental Health struggles and improving Mental health support and services in the UK.

I've struggled with my own mental health since my late teens and it's been 20 years and not alot has changed with the information and support available and it's just not good enough!!

I've had friends who have also had their own battles as well as friends who have tragically died by suicide.

I hope to raise as much as possible for MIND to help them continue to offer the support that is so desperately needed by many.

I also hope to break down the barriers of what is often a taboo subject and get people talking about their mental health. I want to encourage people to ask their friends and family how they are and to always always ask TWICE!

I'm not a 'runner'! Those that know me well know that I completed the couch to 5k programme a year ago and have done the odd park run since then. So I can't even begin to tell you how huge a deal this is for me! But I am determined and committed to this cause!

Please donate what you can however small, every penny really does count and will not only help me get round the course but also and more importantly help MIND be there for those that are struggling and so often can't see a way out.

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