I came across this challenge when looking for ways to contribute back to services that have contributed to so many.

As such, I have decided that in the 1-2-5 spirit, our team will be running and swimming a minimum of 1 Mile, with 2 other people for 5 days (7-13th October). Will be recording all other runs also between now and 13th October in aid of BEAT.

Mental health is so important to be valued. It is an area that is becoming less and less taboo each year, which is such a positive step as many struggle and keep silent. Positive mental health cultivates better wellbeing and health overall.

Fully encourage anyone else who wishs to participate to do so! Lots of physical and non-physical activity ideas on the website.

From Beat JustGiving Page:

Walk, run, cycle or dance for the 1.25 million people affected by eating disorders.

Eating disorders are scary, isolating and lonely illnesses. We want to make everyone feel like we stand with the 1.25 million sufferers in the UK today and that we are there for them.

This year, our fantastic new campaign ‘Beat 1-2-5’ will take place the week of 7th - 13th October 2024, to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2024.

Come together with friends and family and move your feet for Beat!

Join the Beat 1-2-5 Challenge this October to spread a message of strength, solidarity and hope and tell the 1.25 million - you are not alone!

By supporting Beat you can help us answer every call and support more people on their journey to recovery. Together we can beat eating disorders.

And thanks to the generosity of a charitable foundation we will match your fundraising to make double the impact!

*Any donations raised over the £50k target will count as extra, unmatched, unrestricted donations to our campaign.