Me and my friend Mandi will be running 10k for Mind, a mental health charity, at the TakeTheFell 10K Trail Run in Beacon Fell, Lancashire.

Mental health affects every single one of us — whether personally, through friends, family, teammates, or colleagues. It doesn’t discriminate, and it’s something we all face at different points in our lives. Taking time to talk, move, and support one another can make a real difference in preventing mental health struggles from becoming overwhelming.

Running this 10k is our way of raising awareness and giving back to a charity that provides vital support, advice, and resources to those who need it most. On top of the run, we will both also be doing a charity head shave to raise as much money as possible for this incredible cause.

We’ve both been incredibly lucky to have strong rugby teams, family, and friends around us — communities that have helped us through tough times and reminded us how powerful support networks can be. Not everyone has that, and that’s why Mind’s work is so important.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps make a difference.

Thank you for supporting us, supporting Mind, and helping to break the stigma around mental health.