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One in four of us experiences a mental health problem every year. We probably all know someone who has been affected. I work in software development and whilst it has many perks, it is an industry known for being tough on mental health. I have worked with great colleagues past and present who have suffered with a form of mental illness.

I use cycling as a means of keeping my mental health in check - it's one of the best things I have taken up and so I wanted to use it as an opportunity to give something back.

I've decided to participate in the inaugural Birmingham Velo on September 24th (https://velobirmingham.com/). It is 100 miles of cycling and 2000 metres of climbing with 17000 other cyclists. You can follow my training on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/176806

Mind is a great charity, they provide support for those suffering from mental health problems in many ways.  Your donation will be greatly appreciated by me, them and those that need their help . You can find out more about what they do and how the money is used at http://www.mind.org.uk 

Thank you for your attention and your donation. Each one makes the miles go by that little bit easier :)

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