Cody's campaign for Mind (NAMH)
Hi everyone,
I started a challenge with my close group of friends where we all contributed £10 each. The rules of the challenge were whoever clocked the most miles running by the end of January would win the prize money - £90. The winner would then donate the prize money to a charity of their choice.
My chosen charity is 'Mind'. They support and care for those suffering with mental health issues. Supporting others with mental health issues is something which is very close to my heart. In 2017, I lost a friend to mental health and regularly give support to others who struggle on a day to day basis. I think it's very important that mental health charities are supported as currently mental health public services are not easily accessible to those who are in desperate need. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health issues and this has led to an increase in suicide and a deterioration in mental health not only in those who were already suffering but also those who may have never struggled originally. Consequently, the demand for services that 'mind' provides is at an all time high.
In result from this new challenge with my friends and the crisis our mental health services are in today, I thought of opening up the fund to my friends, families and maybe even strangers to contribute to a great cause! I have set myself a target to complete 300 miles by the end of this challenge. If I am successful I will donate the £90 winnings and however much we raise together on 'gofundme' to my chosen charity - Mind.
I will be doing weekly updates with my 300 mile challenge. If I win the challenge with my friends I will be donating half of it to 'mind' and the other half to Macintyre charity who support children and adults with learning difficulties.
Any donations or shares on social media will be greatly appreciated :)
I started a challenge with my close group of friends where we all contributed £10 each. The rules of the challenge were whoever clocked the most miles running by the end of January would win the prize money - £90. The winner would then donate the prize money to a charity of their choice.
My chosen charity is 'Mind'. They support and care for those suffering with mental health issues. Supporting others with mental health issues is something which is very close to my heart. In 2017, I lost a friend to mental health and regularly give support to others who struggle on a day to day basis. I think it's very important that mental health charities are supported as currently mental health public services are not easily accessible to those who are in desperate need. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health issues and this has led to an increase in suicide and a deterioration in mental health not only in those who were already suffering but also those who may have never struggled originally. Consequently, the demand for services that 'mind' provides is at an all time high.
In result from this new challenge with my friends and the crisis our mental health services are in today, I thought of opening up the fund to my friends, families and maybe even strangers to contribute to a great cause! I have set myself a target to complete 300 miles by the end of this challenge. If I am successful I will donate the £90 winnings and however much we raise together on 'gofundme' to my chosen charity - Mind.
I will be doing weekly updates with my 300 mile challenge. If I win the challenge with my friends I will be donating half of it to 'mind' and the other half to Macintyre charity who support children and adults with learning difficulties.
Any donations or shares on social media will be greatly appreciated :)
Organizer
Cody Gray
Organizer
Mind (NAMH)
Beneficiary