Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Hello and thanks for your support. Throughout 2020 and 2021 I wore fancy dress costumes to work, attending hundreds of video calls in an effort to boost the mental health of my colleagues, friends and family. I wanted to reduce Zoom fatigue and show that talking about mental health doesn't have to be scary.

I know first hand how it feels to experience mental ill health; the isolation, desperation, confusion, shame and fear. I want more of us to feel more comfortable checking in on those around us.

I wanted to do something positive, helping those around me have a laugh and giving them a reason to feel hopeful (when hope was in short supply). I also wanted to raise money for 6 charities including Mental Health UK.

After being inspired by Joe Wicks and his 'fancy dress Friday', my one fancy dress costume turned into 100. My story was featured across the national media and JustGiving gave me the moniker; Fancy Dress Dad!

My charity donations are rapidly approaching £10,000 so I'd love your support. All donations and sharing across your networks is appreciated.

You can see my outfits on the Mental Health Fancy Dress Challenge Facebook page. Alternatively, head over to my Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram profiles.

So enjoy my costumes have a laugh at my expense, and check-in with those closest to you.

How your donations will help:

£5 could help Mental Health UK to update their COVID-19 information hub with essential information to help people who may be feeling anxious or isolated to manage their mental health.

£10 could pay for a call to an advice and information line, supporting someone living with mental illness who may be feeling in distress during this time.

£20 could enable someone who is struggling with their mental health to access the online support community, Clic, where they can connect to others in a safe environment.

£30 could allow us to promote an online support group on social media, connecting people who are feeling isolated and may be experiencing mental health problems for the first time

£50 could contribute towards helping someone living with money and mental health problems with personalised advice and support through the Mental Health and Money Advice Service.

Mental Health conversations don't have to be scary [#fancydress4mentalhealth]

Fancy Dress Dad ✌️

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