Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On 21 April 2024 I am running the TCS London Marathon and have chosen to raise money for my local charity, Vine Counselling Services.

Vine supports people in the community by providing low-cost (donation based) one to one counselling for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, abuse, loneliness.

1 in 6 people in the UK will experience mental health problems this year and, in North Somerset alone, 23% of residents have reported symptoms of high anxiety. With demands on the NHS being in excess of what support they can provide, people look to charities such as Vine.

Vine's clients only pay a contribution towards their sessions and the charity's ethos is not to turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. They therefore rely on fundraising, grants and donations to keep the service running.

I am therefore pounding the pavements in preparation for this year's Marathon and would be grateful for any donation to this amazing cause, however big or small. Thanks so much!!

Jill