Maria's fundraiser for Womankind Bristol Women's Therapy Centre

Maria Cheedella is raising money for Womankind Bristol Women's Therapy Centre

Endurancelife Trail Run Gower · 8 November 2025

Womankind helps women to improve their mental health and well-being. Our helpline handles 6,500 calls a year; a third of callers have suffered sexual abuse/assault, rape, or domestic abuse. Our face-to-face services include specialist trauma counselling, group therapy, and befriending.

Story

In November, I’ll be taking part in my first trail run — the Endurancelife Gower https://www.endurancelife.com/gower.

The route follows the stunning coastline of the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s known for its dramatic cliffs, woodlands, sand dunes and beaches — and for being quite hilly! So I start off with the 10k.

I’m running to raise money for Womankind, a Bristol-based mental health charity run by women, for women. Womankind supports women to improve their mental health and well-being through services such as a helpline, specialist trauma counselling, group therapy, and befriending. Each year, their helpline receives around 6,500 calls — many from women affected by sexual or domestic abuse.

If you’re able to donate, it would mean a lot and help Womankind continue their vital work. Thank you for reading and for any support you can give.

Donation summary

Total
£514.26
+ £92.50 Gift Aid
Online
£514.26
Offline
£0.00

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