🏃‍♂️🧠 Michael’s Lanzarote Half Marathon – In Memory of Connor Redman, Supporting Mental Health with Tidy Butt 💙

Thank you so much for visiting my JustGiving page and supporting a cause that is deeply personal to me and my family.

On Saturday 6th December 2025, I’ll be running the Font Vella Lanzarote International Half Marathon — a challenging 21km route along Lanzarote’s stunning coastline.

This run is dedicated to mine & Karen’s amazing nephew, Connor Redman (CJ), who we so tragically lost on 25th July 2025, at just 19 years old. Connor was a kind, talented, and funny young man, but he struggled silently with his mental health. Sadly, like too many young men, he felt unable to share the weight he carried, and we lost him to suicide.

💔 No family should have to go through what ours has. That’s why I’m fundraising for Tidy Butt, a local mental health charity making a real difference — especially for men and younger people facing mental health challenges. They work tirelessly to break down stigma, provide support, and create safe spaces where conversations about mental health are encouraged, not avoided.

🌍 WHY THIS MATTERS

Suicide is the leading cause of death in young men in the UK.

Too many suffer in silence because of stigma, fear, or lack of accessible support.

Tidy Butt helps change this, offering vital services, awareness, and hope.

🙌 HOW YOU CAN HELP

💸 DONATE – Your contribution will directly support Tidy Butt’s mission to help people before it’s too late.

🔁 SHARE – Please share this page — the more awareness we raise, the more people we can reach.

💬 ENCOURAGE – Leave a message of support; it means the world to us and honours Connor’s memory.

Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. Together, we can raise awareness, support those who are struggling, and help ensure no other family has to go through what ours has. 💙

Michael Smith & Michael Marsh