We're both turning 70 this year, and we're trying something new, whilst raising money for charity.

We've decided to take part in the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge, each walking 50 kilometres together in one day - and we're walking to raise money for Shout.

Shout are the UK's only free, confidential and 24/7 text based service for anyone struggling to cope. Their service is available for anyone, of any age, with any worry and is often a much preferred alternative to picking up the phone and talking to someone.

Every 60 seconds, someone reaches out to Shout for support and has a conversation with a trained volunteer that could save their life. 

We love to walk and regularly do fairly long distances. However, we've never attempted anything like this before.

Mental health has no age limit and since hearing about the amazing work Shout do, we learned that one of our friends has been directly helped by Shout and so we want to give back in this unique (and physical) way.

£10 will fund one potentially life-saving conversation.

£25 will pay for a professional clinician to provide expert oversight, intervention and support for volunteers on the platform.

£250 will fund the training of a new crisis volunteer, who will be able to support hundreds of people, almost certainly saving and changing their lives.

Thank you so much for your support and for whatever donation you can make to help us achieve our target for Shout.