Hi and thanks for coming to my JustGiving page.

On the 16th July 2023 I’m setting out on a 14 day cycle ride from Lands End to John O’Groats, a journey of nearly 1000 miles. It’s been a challenge I’ve wanted to do for some time, and originally planning to book it in 2020.

Unfortunately I was unable to book it as I was involved in a cycling accident that resulted in a serious shoulder injury but significantly impacted upon my confidence and mental health.

Over a period of time I realised that my passion for sports in general was a major part of my mental well-being, and being unable to cycle brought metal health challenges I had not encountered until then. I have done endurance sport for over 20 years. I have always been involved in some sort of sports for 34 years.

Because of my circumstances, I was fortunate to fund private therapy sessions which have rebuilt my confidence and set me back on the path to recovery.

Upon reflection I realised that there are other people in our communities, for whom private therapy is beyond their means and so I did some research and found a local mental health charity, South Kent Mind - https://southkentmind.org.uk/ who provide free or subsidised therapy to the area.

Please check out their website and see the good work they do including counselling, walking groups, music programs, cooking, arts and craft, relaxation sessions. These are just some of what they do to support people.

I visited South Kent Mind and chose them, as ALL the money raised will go straight to the people in need of help.

So, thank you for reading a little more about my challenge and the recipients of the generous donations. I hope you can support me and more importantly South Kent Minds.

I’ll keep you updated with my progress in training, and of course during my ride from bottom to top of the UK.

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Thank you Debbie