I will finally be running the London Marathon this October for the first time and hope to raise some money for Mind along the way. 

Originally running in April 2020, with covid restrictions and cancellations this has been over 2 years in the making, but I am excited to finally make it happen! 

Mind is a fantastic charity that offers support for mental health problems. As well as giving advice and support to people suffering with mental health issues, they also campaign to create awareness for conditions that we are perhaps still reluctant to discuss openly. 1 in 4 people will suffer with a mental health illness at some point in their life, and the work that Mind does ensures that people feel they can speak up and ask for help when they need it.

Poor mental health can impact any one of us, and I have personally found the information & guidance from Mind invaluable during a challenging period of my own life. 

I particularly find that exercise is vital to maintaining a positive mindset, and so I can't think of a better way to raise money for this charity than running a marathon! 

Anything you can spare would be hugely appreciate, and will keep me going along the way (as well as the thought of a large glass of wine at the end!). 

Huge thanks,

Sophie x