Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I am taking on this challenge as to support individual who live with mental health issues, even more so during this pandemic. 

I have personally lived with mental health difficulties all of my life. I have Bipolar and Cyclothymia disorder and have been extremely lucky to have a brilliant wife and family who support me and enabled to function the best I could by being there and understanding my needs. I have worked full time and reached the top of my profession as a child protection social worker until 18 months ago when I became very unwell and subsequently have not worked since February 2020. As part of my recovery I walk a great deal and find this therapeutic and has aided my recovery significantly hence I have decided to walk 300 miles over 14 days for charity.

It is important to recognise that some individuals don’t have as good networks as myself, and live with significant mental health difficulties which charities such as MIND support. 

Please support myself in raising as much money as possible for this very valuable resource. 

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