Marathon for Mikeysline and Blooming Gardeners

Hi, my name is Anya and I am completing my first ever marathon this September. I will be running the Loch Ness Marathon in memory of my aunty, who sadly took her own life 3 years ago. I will be raising money for Mikeysline and Blooming Gardeners , both local charities that do incredible work in the community.

Whilst doing this challenge, I want to raise awareness of mental health and suicide and encourage positive conversations around these topics. Below is some further information about the charities and their respective websites.

Any donations will be greatly appreciated and I thank you in advance for your support

Mikeysline : Mikeysline was founded in 2015 after a number of suicides in the Highland area. We run two services, a text line as well as the Hive centre in Inverness. We have 4 aims which are the motivation behind all that we do: Help fight the Highland wide problem of chronic loneliness. Provide a light in the dark for those in the depths of depression. Offer a distraction from thoughts leaning towards self harm. Tackle head on the staggering rate of suicide in the Highlands.

https://www.mikeysline.co.uk/

Blooming Gardeners : A gardening project in Easter Ross offering adults with learning disabilities a meaningful work-like experience in all aspects of horticulture in a safe and supportive environment. Our professional horticultural trainers guide our gardeners in a wide range of activities including plant production, fruit and vegetable growing, soft landscaping and garden maintenance.

https://bloominggardeners.org.uk/