MIND do an amazing job to support people suffering with mental health issues as well as their families and young carers.

Not all disabilities can be seen and so often it is not just those who are affected who need help and support.

R.E.D January is a charity challenge helping to shine a light on mental health issues and for me, will involve climbing into frozen running shoes for 31 consecutive days. Just the thought is unpleasant enough but add into that tired legs and Cumbrian winter weather and you will begin to understand the challenge that lies ahead. My plan is to run somewhere in the region of 100 km this month - I genuinely don't know if I can do it so every penny you pledge will help me get out of the door in the dark, in the rain, in the snow. I've chosen this suffering. Many others haven't.

Forget sharing Facebook posts - do something amazing and donate the price of a coffee. all monies raised will be going towards Carlisle Eden MINDs' Suicide Prevention project.

Do something great today.

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