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Lycra Losers - One gear, looking for beer

Raising money for Mind

London to Brighton Cycle Ride 2021 · 19 September 2021 ·

We’re Mind, the mental health charity, working across England & Wales. We believe no one should face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis. We’ll listen, give support & advice, & fight your corner. Thanks for fundraising for national Mind.

Story

Alright alright alright,

Last March, there were rumours of a new disease. On 19th March 2020, Boris told me:

I'm absolutely confident that we can send the virus packing in this country.

Despite his vociferous reassurances, it spread quicker than the clap, in Clapham and SW London alike. Pretty swiftly, one us caught it. He was diagnosed...with being a lycra wearing Road Cyclist.

But in all seriousness, having all properly adopted cycling over lockdown, a group of 10 foolish souls have decided to cycle from the heart and soul of London (Clapham) to the distant promised land of Brighton.

We thought given one of the most dangerous, and most unfortunate misgivings of the pandemic that we've found ourselves in for the past month 14 months, will be the nationwide effect upon mental health. It was a prime opportunity for us to raise some money for Mind UK.

According to the Samaritans

One in four had symptoms of moderate or severe depression

With the British Medical Journal reporting that -

Studies modelling the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on suicide rates predicted increases ranging from 1% to 145%

Due to the nature of mental health, a lot of these issues won't necessarily be prominent immediately, but will unfold with time. Mind UK provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

This is a service with ever increasing importance, as we hopefully come out of the pandemic, more and more people will need help. So we would really appreciate any pennies, pounds or pure cash that you could donate for this.

And my promise, is to make Thomas Smith, sink a pint for every individual that donates.

Thank you, and much love.

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Donation summary

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£974.65
+ £177.50 Gift Aid
Online
£974.65

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