I am running the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday 12 October. This is a big challenge as I haven’t ran properly for years since starting again in March.

We will all have friends and family who have struggled at some point and I would like to give something back to support those around me.

I sadly lost a very close friend who had such a big impact on so many peoples lives and was a light in every room he walked into and I’m running this in memory of him.

Oxfordshire Mind are pleased to be partnering up with the Oxford Half Marathon this year as a Local Charity Partner!

Join Team Oxfordshire Mind and enjoy the fast and flat 13.1 mile route through the heart of this world famous University City.

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any one year.

Oxfordshire Mind helps over 30,000 people with mental health challenges every year. They promote good mental health through the provision of high quality services and campaigning for positive change. Their services include housing, talking therapies, benefits advice, a confidential and free information line, courses (such as practical ways to wellbeing), physical activity programmes, volunteering opportunities, and they facilitate over 60 peer-support groups each week.