MIND: 1 in 4 of us will at some point experience poor mental health, and although much is being done to recognise sign and symptoms and identify treatments, mental health first aid is vital for getting to those who are desperate and in need of urgent help. MIND runs an offshoot to their main charity, Mountains for the MIND, who organise fully supported walks and days out for those who struggle with depression, PTSD and general poor mental health. It is proven that getting outside aids recovery, just 5 minutes outside can improve your mood and 90 minutes can reduce a number of depressive thoughts. Your money will go towards helping fund these days out and keep the events free for those who need it most.

I will leave you with some wise words from the late great Alfred Wainwright:

"you were made to soar, to crash to earth, then rise and soar again"

Thank you for reading my story.