As many people will know, mental health is something I am extremely passionate about! There is nothing that frustrates or upsets me more than knowing that people can suffer from a hidden illness and not get the help and care they need because people don't believe they are unwell or because they don't believe it is a real illness! 

I myself and others I know have suffered from a mental illness, and it can be such a dark, horrible, lonely place, however it doesn't have to be!

Mind, a mental health charity, provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding and they won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. 

I have found myself countless times turning to Minds website (www.mind.org.uk) for help and support when I need it, and I believe this charity is so important for so many reasons. Mind spends the money they receive on a number of things, including; improving services, empowering people's choice, enabling social participation and removing inequality of opportunity.

If you can spare even £1 to support me in raising money for this amazing charity by running the Great Manchester Run, it would mean the world to me and the hundreds of people who suffer from a mental illness everyday!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page! Don't forget to give giftaid too, it costs you nothing but mean the charity will receive more money!

Kate x

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