Hello, I am Todd and I am looking to raise £100 for GamCare throughout the month of January. Only select people know this, but I did experience a gambling addiction while at university. Thankfully, having great support around me allowed me to turn this around this year, but for a lot of people, particularly young men, this support is not there and gambling can spiral into something they never would have anticipated. Looking back, it was never the money that was the biggest loss, but the moments with friends and family, which weren't enjoyed because my mind was in a completely different place. Being surrounded by other young men at university opened my eyes to how common this issue really is, and the lack of awareness around a very real disease that can consume people's lives. I personally used this charity - GamCare - to get the support I needed. They have 24/7 confidential helplines, whether that be over the phone or on message, where you can talk to a trained professional that truly understands. I had weekly calls with my gambling therapist, Bella, last year which helped me to start taking control of my life, and I would recommend anyone struggling, or if you think anyone close to you could be struggling, to just start the process as my life has improved exponentially since taking the first steps. Any donations are appreciated and will go a long way in giving support to more people who need it, especially as GamCare's service is completely free to everyone.