Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page in helping me raise money for my special charity Depression Alliance.

As a mental health nurse and a sufferer of depression myself I know first hand both professionally and personally how devastating depression can be on the individual, their friends and family. Depression is indiscriminate and effects all ages, classes and professional/non-professionals alike.Depression is insiduous and robs the individual of their self worth and inner peace. It is often misunderstood by those who have never experienced it and the sufferer is sometimes discriminated because of it.

Depression Alliance is a leading UK charity providing information and support services to anyone affected by depression and they helped me. So I want to return the favour by turning something negative in my life to something positive by helping others.

On 15/09/2012 I am completing a trek challenge to walk the great wall of china it involves climbing thousands of steps that loop around the mountains either side of the Gubeikou Gateway. It will be physically demanding for me. Please help me raise my donation target by donating today and telling your frinds and family about my challenge.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to my  charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.