James Tapley

James's Marathon Row

Fundraising for Young Minds Trust
£2,198
raised of £2,000 target
Marathon Row, 10 October 2022
Young Minds Trust

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Yes, that's right. Rowing a marathon. 42,195m.

Over lockdown I genuinely gained a huge appreciation for Mental Health as for the first time in my life I realised I was having some real struggles and it was a mental health issue. Turns out I've probably always had some form of mental health vulnerability but 20-30 years ago awareness was so lacking that you'd have struggles and (including from myself) be told to tough it out or just 'be happier'.

Therefore, I want to support Young Minds as it's a children's mental health charity to aid the awareness and support for those struggling and don't know why. 

On Monday 10th October (World Mental Health Day) I am going to go a marathon row as, while it is a fitness challenge, 80% of it is going to be mental. Me, alone, sat in my garage on a rowing machine, pulling about 4-5000 strokes. It's going to be as much a mental battle as a physical one!

Please support me and Young Minds and help me make a difference to children struggling.

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Young Minds Trust

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We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure children and young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties. Join our fight.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,197.40
+ £234.35 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,582.40
Offline donations
£615.00

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