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Hi! We are from DeMontfort University and we're trying to raise money for young minds. This Fundraiser includes our DMU Saints (cheer team), DMU Lions (American football), DMU Equestrain and DMU Rowing.
As a group, we aim to complete The Icelandic Loop (675km). We will be using the apps 'Strava' and 'Myles' to keep track of our distance (as a collective). This will add together to complete The Icelandic Loop. We will complete this by either walking, running, cycling or horse riding!
Now more than ever, the mental health of people (especially young people) has taken a significant hit. Even before the pandemic, mental health services for young people have been minimal and we believe it's time for a change. So what better way to help than raise money for this cause. So please help us raise funds AND awareness for this cause.
Here are some quotes from our team as to why they chose this charity.
I picked young minds because of the growing impact our mental health has on our day to day lives. By supporting charities like young minds I hope that anyone who needs help will be able to access it. Some charities have year waiting lists for help. Raising money to help lower these waiting times would be amazing! - Hannah
I picked young minds because mental health in younger generations is a problem that needs to be taken seriously. From personal experience with struggles, I realise how important it is that others have a range of options and opportunities available to them and this charity is helping to make that happen. - Elle
I picked young minds as there will never be enough recoginition for mental health, and with charities like young minds, it allow us to create more awareness of the impact these struggles people have in day to day life. To be able to help this charity and raise awareness amongst young people will hopefully allow others to see the help that they can receive. - Nicole
Young minds is a charity that works to ensure that no young person feels alone dealing with their mental health, they ensure that the right support is given when it is needed. we've seen the impact that the pandemic has had on the mental health of students and as students ourselves, we understand more than ever that support is crucial to good mental wellbeing and so we would like to help facilitate this for others by fundraising for this charity. - Abbey
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Join team- £70 of £1,500
