My name is Stuart. For nearly 16 years I had a successful career working for the Metropolitan Police at Scotland Yard. For several years I was priviledged to work in the Royal Park based at Hyde Park Police station and have seen the amazing work the Royal Parks Charity, and all the staff connected with the Royal Park do first hand to continue to offer free access, maintain and protect these cherished public spaces and make them an amazing place to visit and share with the community. In 2016 I suffered a mental health breakdown after being diagnosed with an illness. My world shrank very quickly and living in Marylebone at the time, The Regents Park was a haven for me.

The Regents Park was a place of sanctuary while I was walking through a storm. It has been a source of wellbeing and allowed me time out from the stress I was under at the time and to get my trainers on and start to run.

I had to take a step back from my career with the Police in 2016 but I continue to run in the Royal Parks. Running has changed my life for the better and allowed me to meet and train with so many amazing people. It's helped me to help others and raise money and keep fit.

Without the Royal Parks my journey back to full health and success would'nt have been so fast and I want to give back to the Royal Parks Charity. London has these unique spaces that offer so much Mental health benefit for Londoners and visitors.

This Autumn, I will be taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon and raising funds for a vital cause. Thank you in advance for supporting my huge challenge and donating whatever you can, it will make a massive difference.

Please if you feel you can give anything to this amazing charity then please do. This is part of my continuing training program to run the London Marathon in 2026.

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