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2026 TCS London Marathon - Team Mind

Chirag Patel is raising money for Mind

London Marathon 2026 · 26 April 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect, but we need your help too. Join the 2026 TCS London Marathon and help us to ensure that no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Story

Losing my mother and welcoming my first son in quick succession shattered my world in 2019, leading to grief, isolation, and a damaging spiral that saw me reach 140 kilos.

Lost and struggling to be present for my family, my turning point was calling Mind. Even though they couldn't help directly, that call changed my whole trajectory again.

Mind provides this vital support through their Infoline and award-winning, reliable information, empowering people to understand their conditions and find the strength to take the next step—a strength I found.

I've since lost 50 kilos, with no shortcuts, and I'm running the 2026 London Marathon to ensure others can access the reliable, supportive information Mind offers.

Your donation will help Mind be that essential lifeline, allowing someone else to find their own hope and take their first step towards recovery.

Donation summary

Total
£3,901.47
+ £751.75 Gift Aid
Online
£3,901.47
Offline
£0.00

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