Maria Batchelor
Maria's Half Marathon for Leeds MIND
Fundraising for Leeds Mind
Story
You all know that my Sons lost their father last year due to mental health issues, but this is not an isolated problem. Every other year it seems another person from our local community takes their own life believing that there is no help and no hope. These people are predominantly men who, for outdated reasons believe that it is weak to ask for help. To ask for help is the bravest thing you can do and MIND are invaluable in providing the advice and support needed. For this reason I am running the Leeds Half Marathon for Leeds MIND in memory of Kevin.
Wish me luck!
Please take a minute to read their mission statement.
Our Vision - Better mental health for all.
Our Mission - Leeds Mind enables people with mental health difficulties to flourish.
Our Values
- Kindness - We treat everyone with compassion and care
- Hope - We believe recovery is possible for all
- Empowerment - We encourage people to make informed choices in a safe environment
- Respect - We value everyone’s contribution and background
- Inclusion - We welcome anyone with a mental health need
- Support - We support people to live with their mental health difficulties and to achieve their goals.
