Hello! My name is Nell, and on April 12th, 2026, I will be running Brighton Marathon to raise money for Mind.

I am not a runner. I hike, sure, but running? No.

That’s okay though. I didn’t expect it to be easy. I will do it anyway.

I’ll do it because Mind is a charity very close to my heart. It is no secret that mental health services are hugely underfunded. They simply don’t have the time, money, or resources to meet the need they are facing.

With the current political, economical, and social climate, I don’t know many people who have not turned to services like these in times of crisis.

I do know people whose lives have been saved because of these services. I also know people who have lost their lives because they couldn’t access them in time.

Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. And hundreds of thousands of people are struggling.

Mind believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. They'll listen, give you support and advice, and fight your corner.

I know that the training will test me, and the race will be hard. But living with a mental health problem is harder, so let’s make sure that people don’t have to go through it alone.

I will be sharing my journey as much as I can. If you are able to, please please donate! And if you are not, please spread the word.

But most importantly, if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out.

Thanks for you time,

Nell :)