Why I’m fundraising for Nottinghamshire Mind and taking part in Mental Elf 2025

1 in 4 people will face a mental health challenge each year. Mental health affects us all

I never thought I would suffer with my mental health and but after losing my dad I struggled to cope and slowly fell apart. After a year of pretending it wasn't happening and trying to keep strong for everyone I couldn't cope anymore and needed help.

Thanks to amazing friends, family and the doctors I'm finding a way through some aren't so lucky Nottinghamshire mind are an amazing charity that always gives support where it's needed in the community.

So me and my family are talking apart in this years 5k Mental Elf 2025 run to support Nottinghamshire Mind. They provide vital, compassionate help to people in Nottinghamshire - offering a friendly ear, connection, and practical tools to help people build resilience and improve wellbeing.

Most of their services are free or low-cost, but they rely heavily on fundraising like this to keep their doors open and their teams available. By sponsoring me, you’re helping ensure they can continue to offer hope, connection, and real support to those who need it most.

Please donate whatever you can no matter how small to help me and my family smash my fundraising goal - and to make sure no one faces mental health challenges alone.

Thank you so much!

Karen ❤️