The two of us both completed the Manchester half marathon raising money for the purple wave in April last year. We enjoyed the experience so much that a year later we are taking on the full marathon. Shout is our chosen charity because mental health issues are so prominent in society, it is important that help is easily accessible and available to everyone. Not only is raising money important, but also raising awareness of what the service offers, if anyone is ever in need. With hopes of also raising awareness of the benefits of exercise and taking on new challenges, as we both have experienced throughout this journey.

Shout is the UK's only free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone struggling to cope with their mental health. Every 60 seconds, someone reaches out for support and has a conversation that could save their life.

£10 can pay for a conversation with someone in crisis

£25 can fund a clinician to provide expert supervision of conversations on Shout's digital mental health platform.

£250 can train a new Shout Volunteer to take life-saving conversations.