Mental Health Fundraising

I will be raising money through donations and events throughout 2018. All profits will go to the Mental Health Foundation - an organisation that not only does research to help people understand and overcome the stigmas surrounding mental health problems, but also lobby to policy makers to help influence change. I have chosen to do this because last year I reached my lowest point and without the love and support from my friends and family, I can’t imagine the situation I would be in today. I feel incredibly grateful to be surrounded by people I can talk to but others aren’t so lucky.

2017 saw way too many lives lost at the hands of depression and anxiety. Even though the rates have dropped over the last decade, there is still so much to do. Small things can make a huge difference - letting your friends know they can talk to you; taking the time to look after yourself; not treating mental health like something that can be “fixed”. Alongside this, changes in policy and medical research can improve the lives of thousands of people every year. Even a small donation can go a long way.