Thankyou for taking your time to view my just giving page!

I'll tell you a little bit about why I've decided to raise money for MIND in memory of my late dad, Martin Robert Lewis.

I lost my dad at a very young age, due to him taking his own life. He suffered from depression for a long time, and potentially a few other mental health issues. I want to raise money, as I feel, with the right help, other people will not have to result in suicide to feel they need to escape, but can get help with their mental state. I don't feel another person should ever have to experience what my dad felt, and what I have been through myself after losing him.

I plan to do a football fundraiser, with the help of some very lovely ladies, to raise money for MIND (The national association for mental health in the United Kingdom), who are a charity, based around making sure nobody has to go through mental illness alone. Mental illness can be anything from anxiety and paranoia to OCD and eating disorders.

My dad was a massive football fan, and so I'd like to raise money whilst having a bit of fun, and hopefully he'll be up there watching..and probably laughing at everyone taking part.

I also plan to do more events, or take part in more charitable activities over the years to raise money and awareness for MIND. You never know when yours or a family members mental state may change..you may need this charity one day!