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I decided to run the 2022 London Marathon with Mind to raise money for a cause that is important to me. The effects of COVID-19 has put immense pressure and stress on society. Myself and many people I know have struggled with some aspect of their mental health at some point over the last few years. It has always been difficult for people to get access to the support they need, and this challenge is becoming increasingly difficult with the sheer amount of people seeking help with their mental health during the pandemic. I chose to fundraise for mind to contribute to a cause that helps people get the support they need and the respect they deserve.

I have been lucky to find ways to manage my own mental health struggles through sport, most especially running. I have had great support from my family and friends when I have needed it. However, sport is not a solution for everyone and not everyone has the support system they need, which is why the work Mind is doing is so important. We need more options for people to receive support through the help of charities like Mind. 

I have experienced some great improvements in my mental health when training for a race or doing weekly long runs. This will be my first marathon and I do find this challenge daunting, but I am also very excited to take on this distance! 

Any donations are very much appreciated. I will be posting updates here and on social media so you can see how my training is going leading up to the marathon! It would be great if you could share your name with your donation if you feel comfortable doing so, so I can send you a personal thank you message!