Hi everyone. I’m hoping you will join me in supporting children's mental health by sponsoring me in the Berlin Marathon 2024 with #TeamPlace2Be.

This is a cause and charity that are close to our hearts as a family. And it all started with Linda.

Our son has struggled with his mental health for much of his life, and after a decade of support from CAMHS and others is now a strong and resilient adult. But his journey started with Linda in the Place2Be play-therapy room at primary school. Her support and care for him as a six-year-old helped us and his teachers appreciate what he was going through.

He has never forgotten Linda - he still treasures the box of creations they made together in the therapy sessions - and we’ve never forgotten the impact she and Place2Be made on all our lives.

Place2Be is still the UK's leading school-based mental health charity and provides vital support to children, families, and school staff when they need it most. With 1 in 5 children and young people now experiencing a diagnosable mental health problem, it's more important than ever to ensure that every child has easy access to mental health support. This short film explains more about Place2Be’s work: https://youtu.be/uE_-jx3LWJw?feature=shared

Please donate today and help make a real difference in the lives of children who are struggling with their mental health.