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David Bland is raising money for Mind in Gwent
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A series of ridiculous and/or inspiring events.

We’re Mind in Gwent, the mental health charity. We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now. We help people across Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen by providing vital mental health services.

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I am going to be doing a series of ridiculous and/or inspiring events, along the way I will try to fundraise for two charities close to my heart, Mind in Gwent and Samaritans Festival Branch. The events so far are:-

Arc of Attrition 100 mile ultra on the coastal path in Cornwall 24th to 25th of January - Injury stopped play at Penzance after 40 miles.

Northern Traverse 180 mile ultra following Wainwright’s Coast to coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay Saturday 5th to Wednesday 9th April - deferred entry to next year due to injury above.

Newport Marathon Sunday the 13th of April - Completed.

Rasus Y Bannau Ultra 26th of April 45 miles additional event completed.

Pembrokeshire Coastal Path Trail Ultra 50 Mile 14th of June additional event completed.

XTERRA Snowdonia Ultra Trail Marathon Eryri 12th of July additional event first in age category race halted due to heat at 28 miles.

Run Through Trails Brecon 51K August 9th additional event completed.

Dragon’s Back Race, 3rd attempt, a legendary 380km, 6-day ultra running journey through Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. 1st to the 6th of September. Completed three days out of six unfortunately injury forced withdrawal

Cardiff Half Marathon 5th of October completed.

World Mental Health Day Friday 10th of October 60 mile plus ultra circular run between all the local Mind association offices in the five counties of Gwent. Postponed due to injury in Dragon's Back Race.

Marathon Eryri 25th of October withdrew due to breaking collar bone tripped over a bicycle wheel on the way to get a cab on a night out.

Mind in Gwent Mental Elf Festive Fun Run 5km

Celtic Trails Ultra 34 miles 13th of December additional event completed.

Nos Galan New Year 5km 31st of December

If I raise more than £500 then £250 will be donated to Mind the national charity as my Newport Marathon place is a partnership between Mind and Mind in Gwent with funds being split 50/50 and a target of raising £500. If I raise less than £500 50% of the total will be donated to Mind.

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Donation summary

Total
£365.00
+ £91.25 Gift Aid
Online
£365.00
Offline
£0.00

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