26m cycle to support Young Peoples Mental Health
Hey guys, as many of you know I am Schizoaffective & I am lucky enough to manage it and lead a so called ‘normal’ life. Because of Corona Virus there has been a massive impact on everyone’s mental health, including those who usually don’t feel down or anxious.
As part of the 2.6/26 fundraising campaign we have been asked to partake in raising money for Mind in Harrow. To support this I have decided to cycle 26 miles alone across London in one day. Although I have been cycling to extra work as a Key Worker due to staff shortages (not my normal job & 6 days a week is burning me out...), I do smoke 10/15 a day & 26 miles (over 41.8kms) will be a complete challenge for me.
As you also probably know I work for Mind in Harrow which I have done for over two years now, educating young people on mental illnesses in order to combat the stigma that surrounds mental health and so that young people are able to support themselves, friends and their family if they become unwell. Due to the current climate there is a massive impact on young people’s mental health which Mind in Harrow is providing support via a helpline with to enable young people to access support, food and medicine during this time. We alongside our four other partners which provide support for young people who suffer from self harm & suicidal ideation, ADHD & Autism, are Refugees and are in the LGBTQ+ communities; are helping young people in London.
Please sponsor me to help support young people who suffer from mental health issues - I know when I was 13 & depressed I could’ve done with all of the above help so please support me to help others by donating
I hope you are all ok in this tough time & am always here if anyone needs to talk. Remember it is ok not to be ok & it’s better to talk & not keep things in. We are ALL better together
As part of the 2.6/26 fundraising campaign we have been asked to partake in raising money for Mind in Harrow. To support this I have decided to cycle 26 miles alone across London in one day. Although I have been cycling to extra work as a Key Worker due to staff shortages (not my normal job & 6 days a week is burning me out...), I do smoke 10/15 a day & 26 miles (over 41.8kms) will be a complete challenge for me.
As you also probably know I work for Mind in Harrow which I have done for over two years now, educating young people on mental illnesses in order to combat the stigma that surrounds mental health and so that young people are able to support themselves, friends and their family if they become unwell. Due to the current climate there is a massive impact on young people’s mental health which Mind in Harrow is providing support via a helpline with to enable young people to access support, food and medicine during this time. We alongside our four other partners which provide support for young people who suffer from self harm & suicidal ideation, ADHD & Autism, are Refugees and are in the LGBTQ+ communities; are helping young people in London.
Please sponsor me to help support young people who suffer from mental health issues - I know when I was 13 & depressed I could’ve done with all of the above help so please support me to help others by donating
I hope you are all ok in this tough time & am always here if anyone needs to talk. Remember it is ok not to be ok & it’s better to talk & not keep things in. We are ALL better together
Organizer
Alexis Watkins
Organizer
MIND IN HARROW
Beneficiary