Last year I ran this race as my first ever half marathon, with members of my hockey team in memory of our friend Cate who we lost in September 2023. This year, entering again for the same reason, I have been going back and forth whether to fund raise again for the same charities or to do something different. I have decided, as I plan to take part each year, to fund raise for a different mental health charity each time. This year I have decided to fund raise for Mental Health UK.

More information about Mental Health UK: Mental Health UK supports people affected by mental health problems including friends, family and carers.

Working across the UK, we bring together experts from four national mental health charities to improve understanding and provide vital care.

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