Hi!

I am Fran and on the 21st August I’ll be running across Iceland from the North to the South on a 10 day adventure. I will be running a marathon a day everyday and camping overnight in the Icelandic wilderness. The elevation is around 25,000ft over the course of the 10 days - so this will definitely test my running capabilities.

I have always loved running and travelling but never thought I would do something like this, until I saw a very compelling Instagram ad in October last year that coincided with me turning 30. Some might call it a thirty life crisis I call it seizing the opportunity!

This once in a life time adventure is the perfect opportunity to raise some money for a cause that is very important to me. Having experienced my own struggles with my mental health for a long time I know just how lonely, isolating and down right miserable it can be. I was lucky enough to go to talking therapy for a year which massively helped but the main thing that helps me on a daily basis to maintain my mental health is exercise, running and being outside. This is why I want to raise money for Sport in Mind - the UKs leading sport mental health charity.

‘At Sport in Mind, we’re the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, and our goal is to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges through sport and physical activity. We deliver over 500 free, accessible sessions every month, everything from yoga and walking to football and table tennis, in partnership with the NHS and local mental health services.

Our sessions are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and supportive, helping people to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and connect with others in a safe, non-judgmental space. Many of our participants describe them as life-changing.’

I am aiming to raise money to spread awareness, break down the barriers to access to mental health services and give confidence to those who need that little push to get the help they deserve. If you have even £5 to donate that would be so appreciated!

Thank you so much!

Fran

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