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Big message to start a big year. Wanted to say a few words and raise awareness for something close to me that iv not shared with many people.
I’ve struggled with mental health in the past and I still do today, I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for many years. I’ve had some of the most serious lows in my life but I’ve always been lucky enough to have some amazing people around me to bring me back up again. In the past I haven’t been keen on talking about it but speaking out and talking to people changed my mentality and is still sinking in today, even just one person listening can help. Men often fear peoples opinions and judgement, we won’t talk about our problems or our worry’s. Male suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. In 2015, 75% of all UK suicides were male. It’s a problem that takes courage to speak out.
In 2019 Scott Evans and I are running a gruelling 10 races for CALM men’s mental health.
*******PLEASE DONATE***** to CALM through us and help raise awareness, every thought and donation counts.
RUNS & DATES
Chester 10K Sunday 10th March
Mersey 10K Sunday 14th April
Liverpool spring 10K Sunday 5th May
Abersoch 10K Saturday 1st June
Port sunlight 10K Sunday 16th June
York 10k 4th August
Run the lights Blackpool 10k Saturday 24th August
Wirral half marathon Sunday 8th September
Abersoch half marathon Saturday 21st September
MoRunning 10K Saturday 16th November
I wanna thank Scott for coming on this journey with me, over the last few years he’s become one of my best friends and I couldn’t think of a better person to go on this journey with.
Follow the races here or even join in.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Our goal is a life less miserable for you, your friends, your family and for all men.CALM PROVIDES>A free and anonymous helpline 0800 585858 and webchat (5pm-12am daily) staffed by trained professionals>Bereavement support >A website www.theCALMzone.net with inspiring content by men for men>Campaigns tackling stereotypes of masculinity, suicide and male mental health.Help us save lives.