Alex Vaughan

Sportingmindsuk - Campaign for positive mental health in sport

Fundraising for Sporting Wellness
£650
raised of £600 target
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Isabella’s 8km a day for two weeks , 24 May 2020
Our goal is to raise funds between now and the end of December, to enable us to provide a further 100 young sportspeople with much needed specialist mental health support.

Story

My name is Isabella. Over the past few years I have struggled with my mental health. Something that really helps me is my passion for swimming, when I dive into water I feel calmer and more in control. On my bad days when I’m feeling particularly low and anxious , swimming helps me take my mind off all my struggles. Since lockdown I have found it hard not being able to swim. Before we went into lockdown I never really ran, but I have begun running about 12km a week. I want to challenge myself out of my comfort zone and raise money to support others to receive the help they need. I’ve decided to run 8km a day for the next 14 days. I decided to do this mainly as many people struggle from mental health and I want people to know that they are not alone, discovering something you love can completely change the mindset. For me , this will help me to take my mind off my worries and focus on doing something I enjoy. 

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About the campaign

Our goal is to raise funds between now and the end of December, to enable us to provide a further 100 young sportspeople with much needed specialist mental health support.

About the charity

Sporting Wellness

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Sporting Wellness raises awareness and provides support to enable positive mental health in sportspeople aged 16 or over. We provide fully funded 1-1 support through our healthcare provider Health Assured, and encourage a community where athletes have a greater awareness of mental health.

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Total raised
£650.00
Online donations
£650.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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