I am running the London Marathon 2022 in support of Mind Charity. To anyone that knows me, this will be a huge shock as the furthest I would ever normally run is to get cheesy chips at the end of a night out. However, in October 2021, I watched the London Marathon on TV and I was so inspired by the thousands of people descending to the streets of London to raise money for incredible charities. I turned to my Mum and said 'that's going to be me next October' and she laughed (but then encouraged me, of course!). 4 months later and Mind Charity have offered me a place in the 2022 team and I am so excited (and absolutely petrified)!

According to Mind Charity:

• 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England.
• 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem in any given week in England.

The number of people reporting mental health problems is going up. So, the likelihood is everyone will know someone who has experienced or is experiencing mental health problems. It is so important to open the discussion around mental health and reduce the stigma around the topic. 

My aim is to raise money and awareness for an incredible charity; a charity that means a lot to so many people, including myself. Any donations (and gift aid!) would be massively appreciated and I would love for anyone to come and watch me run like Phoebe Buffet on the 2nd October! 

Thank you so much <3 Daisy x