Hello everybody,

I hope you are okay!

Starting on 1st May, I will be one of the people taking on the equivalent of 310,000 steps (138 miles - 4.45 miles a day propelling my wheelchair) in 31 days to help bring conversations about young people's mental health to the forefront. As part of my work with this charity, I believe it is only fair to give something back in return, the people who I have met, the experiences I have had and the work that they do is incredible and I am beyond grateful to be part of it!

However, thousands of young people cannot access the support they need, when they need it. This should not be the case and must change.

It takes sheer courage and bravery to ask for help; whilst many young people do, the access and understanding just isn't there.

Knowledge is power, but without compassion it will never be the solution.

By donating to this page, you can help ensure that young people's mental health is no longer deemed a liability, but rather an essential mechanism to be nurtured and taken care of, so that they can confidently and unapologetically be themselves, and reach their greatest potential. It really does make a difference.

Thank you so much!💛

Take care,

Jessica