Melissa Suffield

Melissa's fundraiser for Been There

Fundraising for Been There
£4,850
raised of £5,000 target
61k for 61%
Campaign by Been There (RCN 1191044)
On Saturday 10th August, Tessa will be walking 61k for the 61% of people in Britain who are suffering with negative body image. Money raised will enable Been There charity to provide 1:1 peer support to hundreds more people with body image issues.

Story

This year I have decided to challenge myself in order to raise money to support people experiencing body image issues and eating disorders via Been There.

Been There is a remote charity providing 1:1 peer support from a lived experience Mentor. Mentors walk alongside their Mentee with a deep empathy and understanding of the challenges that they are facing because they have Been There too.

61% of adults in Britain feel negative or extremely negative about their body image, which can have hugely detrimental effects on mental any physical health. 1/8 people have experienced suicidal thoughts because of poor body image. Anorexia nervosa is the deadliest mental illness in the UK and most of its victims claim their own lives.

By sponsoring my challenge, you can help me to improve the health and happiness of so many more Mentees who urgently need compassionate support. You can be part of smashing the stigma that keeps so many suffering in silence.

Let's reach 61k!

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About the campaign

On Saturday 10th August, Tessa will be walking 61k for the 61% of people in Britain who are suffering with negative body image. Money raised will enable Been There charity to provide 1:1 peer support to hundreds more people with body image issues.

About the charity

Been There

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RCN 1191044
An app connecting people over 18 with a vetted and trained Mentor to help with body image issues and related mental health concerns; giving adults the opportunity to speak to someone relatable who has 'Been There' themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen. 

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,850.00
+ £1,087.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£4,850.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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