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On Saturday 11th May at 6am I will be standing on the start line of The Lap which is a 47 mile Ultramarathon around Windermere. I am doing the Lap as a personal challenge but also to raise fund for Red Balloons.

I am incredibly lucky to run the Charity and to see every day the difference that our staff and Volunteers make when supporting people with their mental health. This work is my passion and my purpose. Running a Charity like this is amazing but can also be challenging, not least with resources. There is so much more we could do and so many more people we could help if we had the resources to do so. But we will continue to do as much as we can with what we have. It seemed natural to link my challenge with raising funds. I'm committed and passionate about what we do and knowing that I can further support our work by completing this challenge will, I know, keep me going when it's tough.

Any money that I raise will go directly towards creating a social space for our Red Balloons community members so they can access more support when they need it. The social space will be available for drop-ins, social events, arts and crafts and offer a safe and quiet space for support.

Please support us if you can. Thank you.