A big thank you to everyone for there kind donations, encouragement and support. I have sent an additional £577.50 to Rethink making a total with my original deposit of £100 of £1998.25.

I am really please to have supported such a great cause and thanks again for all their help. 

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I'm really excited to be running in this years London Marathon, to celebrate 25 years of being a Mental Health Nurse.

I am very proud of this achievement and looking forward to raising money for Rethink. As a Team Leader of an Assertive Outreach Team I work with clients that have severe and enduring mental health problems and support the principles endorsed by Rethink to reduce the stigma of mental illness and promote recovery. 

I have been running for the past eight years, it helps me to reduce the stress of everyday life and it makes me feel physically and mentally healthy. I have run several half marathons but this will be my first ever full marathon. I have made some very good friends through running and am grateful for their support, encouragement and company. 

My family, friends, work colleagues and clients have been so encouraging regarding my training and fundraising. These thoughts will be with me as I cross the finishing line!