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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
I am creating this page in order to set myself a target and have something to focus on. From the 1st of January I will walk 15K steps each day in January. For most people this might be nothing, but, when you've currently been under 5K steps each day for the past four months it's a lot. It's also my 30th on the 3rd January and people keep asking me what I would like, to be honest there is nothing I would like more than for people to donate towards a charity which is very close to my heart.
More than 6,000 people in the UK take their own lives yearly. Mental Health is bigger than ever and unfortunately the NHS is already on its knees, which means people are waiting over a year + for a consultation. And that could be referrals to specific departments for a diagnosis, seeking proper treatment & general help. The waiting times for counselling is currently 3 weeks +.
The truth is we never really know what's going on in each others minds & I cannot stress enough the importance of people being genuinely kind to one another.
I've witnessed first hand this year how Mental Health can really impact your life. And it's about time we stop stigmatising and not talking to one another, and genuinely help others.
These funds will go to Mental Health UK and hopefully save someone's life.
This whole page is dedicated to my special friend who sadly passed away on 29th August, 2022. If I can make her proud & save someone's life in the future, then that is something.
Big love - Jade x