Ryan Swain
Farthest distance travelled on a skateboard in 24 hours
Fundraising for Mind
Story
I am delighted to announce that on 8th May 2023, I will attempt the utmost challenge to smash and set a new Guinness World Record in Skateboarding at Elvington Airfield in North Yorkshire in the hope of getting to 300 miles within a day (The distance in skating is equivalent to completing 12 full marathons in 24 hours) to help raise both awareness and funds for my chosen charity Mind UK.
The farthest distance travelled on a skateboard in 24 hours is 431.32 km (261.8 miles) and was achieved by Andrew Andras (USA) at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, Florida, USA, on 7th-8th January 2013. I intend to smash this record and bring back to the UK a new world record which will be dedicated to those battling Mental Health disorders.
I have chosen Mind UK as they are working tirelessly to make sure nobody has to face a mental health problem alone. People need support more than ever, and demand for their services is rapidly growing. Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week.
17.8m
people accessed Mind UK information in 2020-21
118,115
queries answered by Mind UK helplines in 2020-21
I have also battled Mental Health Disorders my entire life, I have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) which for some can be a lifelong condition. Experiencing symptoms in childhood which you may find continue into your teenage years and as an adult.
We know that if you have ADHD you’re more likely to experience a mental health problem. There’s evidence that anxiety, depression, conduct disorder (persistent patterns of antisocial, aggressive or defiant behavior), substance abuse, and sleep problems are all more common with people who have ADHD. ADHD has been both my best friend and worst enemy in life and I hate to think not everybody has the personality, support network or confidence to handle it which is why I have dedicated my entire life to helping others with it.
The aim is to raise as much money and awareness as we can for Mind UK ahead of the challenge but also to inspire others to talk, speak out and communicate about how they are genuinely feeling and if they are struggling to get help.
Please dig deep and support me on this epic challenge!
Thank you
Ryan Swain
https://www.mind.org.uk/