Mental Health Charity Fundraiser.

On August 18th 2024, I will be taking part in the Leeds Running Half - to raise money in aid of ‘Mind (NAHM)’. This charity aims to support those who struggle with any kind of mental health problems, by providing incredibly beneficial services such as standing up for and treating individuals in order to save lives.

I was inspired to raise money for this cause from working within my job at Doncaster council. During my time so far, I have worked with a diverse amount of customers of all different ages. On several occasions, many individuals have expressed that they are suffering with different forms of mental illnesses. In which they then further emphasise the limiting impact it’s having on their lives. By witnessing this first hand, I was able to see how many illnesses are going unnoticed and untreated as people have either harmed themselves, harmed others, or have lost people close to them due to poor mental health.

It is whole heartedly important to me to contribute in anyway possible, as I have also witnessed amazing people in my life and my loved ones , struggle due to mental health.

Mental illnesses can range from suffering with Anxiety disorders, Depression , PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorders), Eating disorders, Personality disorders and much more.

1/4 adults experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem each year.

1/5 children develop a mental illness between the ages 13-18.

75% of people with a mental health problem, are not receiving any treatment.

These statistics show how much people are in need of these services so it is crucial that they receive the support and help they need in order to have the facilities to save many more lives.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause! ❤️