1 in 8 children and adolescents have a diagnosable mental health problem.  The numbers are soaring out of line with the resources available to support them.  The majority of us have been affected or are likely to be affected by this issue, directly or indirectly.  

Did you know that the average waiting time in the UK for a  CAMHS referral is 9 weeks (63 days) and 2 weeks if urgent.* 

We like many others feel that the wait is terrible and not acceptable  for the younger generation in desperate need of help  So in The North West Team we want to raise awareness and funds to help. 

Each of us has committed to complete an activity of 63km or miles within 2 weeks.  This will be a greater challenge to some than others :-) Your kind donations will go to Young Minds (charity) to support those desperately in need when the services that should be there are simply not able to cope.  

So here's our commitment:

Peter Craven                63 Miles  Cycle
Julie Brook                   63 KM     Cycle
Andy Chadbourne       63 KM     Run
Fareeda Jalal               63 KM     Run
Jane Nugent                63 Miles  Spin Bike
Maria  Heckel               63 KM     Cycle/Walk
Damian Traynor           63 KM     Run/Walk
Nathan Milnes             63 Miles  Cycle
Fiona Bowyer               63 KM.    Run

We are launching our activities from 8th October (world Mental Health Day) when Young Mind's will launch the #Hello Yellow initiative to raise awareness and funds across the country to support their services. We aim to complete these challenges within a two week time frame so please spur us on to reach our goals by donating NOW!

Young Minds is the UK's leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. Turning real life experiences into positive change, we are leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported through life, whatever the challenges.

*Source: https://bit.ly/3hB5DmR