In September I will be taking part in the Great North Run (my first ever half marathon) to raise vital funds for Together We, a west Cumbria based mental health charity.
What are you hoping to achieve? I'd like to raise awareness of a service that that really makes a difference, to raise awareness of the amazing people that give so much to support others who need care and support for their mental health, whilst also raising funds to help support the broad range of services they deliver.
In doing this the intention is also to raise conversations about suicide prevention & Mental health across Cumbria and the vital role that early intervention plays in getting people the support they need. Services like Together We give people the opportunity to feel safe and most importantly heard, for many this is the first step along that long road of recovery and learning to overcome their difficulties.
What motivated me to do this? Having worked with many of the team at Together We I'm constantly in awe of their passion and dedication to providing the best support possible for those in need. It seemed only right that if I'm going to put myself through the torture of running anywhere, for any reason at all, it would be to help raise funds to support their incredible work.
Your donations really will make a difference, so please give what you can.
In September I will be taking part in the Great North Run (my first ever half marathon) to raise vital funds for Together We, a west Cumbria based mental health charity.
What are you hoping to achieve? I'd like to raise awareness of a service that that really makes a difference, to raise awareness of the amazing people that give so much to support others who need care and support for their mental health, whilst also raising funds to help support the broad range of services they deliver.
In doing this the intention is also to raise conversations about suicide prevention & Mental health across Cumbria and the vital role that early intervention plays in getting people the support they need. Services like Together We give people the opportunity to feel safe and most importantly heard, for many this is the first step along that long road of recovery and learning to overcome their difficulties.
What motivated me to do this? Having worked with many of the team at Together We I'm constantly in awe of their passion and dedication to providing the best support possible for those in need. It seemed only right that if I'm going to put myself through the torture of running anywhere, for any reason at all, it would be to help raise funds to support their incredible work.
Your donations really will make a difference, so please give what you can.
