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'Mind Your Step 2023' is a 45 mile walk taking place on the 17th June 2023, from Ladybower reservoir to Derby City Centre in aid of Mind: the mental health charity.
Starting walking at 5am (yes, 5am), the target is to hopefully arrive into Derby at around 8pm
Every two hours, someone in England and Wales takes their own life.
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people aged 20-34 years in the UK and it is considerably higher in men, with around three times as many men dying as a result of suicide compared to women.
It is the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK.
One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem in any given year.
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Mind’s objective is to ensure that everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect
Please consider supporting me in raising funds for this fantastic charity.