Trail run marathon for Man Down & Food Banks 〓〓

INTRODUCTION

Hi, my name is Adam - I am running a trail marathon from Harlyn to Perranporth to raise funds for Man Down and Cornwall's Food Banks. On 30th October*, I will run 26.2 miles of the undulating South West Coast Path. This will be my first marathon and hardest run to date. To show your support, please consider donating to two brilliant community-focused non-profits. Here's why these two non-profits are special to me and help so many across Cornwall:

 

MAN DOWN CORNWALL

Set up in response to the high number of suicides in Cornwall (3rd highest in UK), Man Down provides informal peer-support talking groups all over Cornwall for men with mental health concerns. Having experienced depression and anxiety, I attended Man Down's Truro group for support and have since become a facilitator for the Newquay meetings and am on the board of the non-profit. The mission is simple and effective: provide a non-judgemental and confidential space for men to talk openly about their mental health so we can end the stigma and reduce the number of male suicides in the county. With 24 meetings taking place every two weeks all across Cornwall, funds raised go towards training for facilitators, member activities and running costs, enabling Man Down to offer sessions free of charge to those who attend.

 

CORNWALL'S FOOD BANKS

13 million (1 in 5) people in the UK are below the poverty line. We are in a cost of living crisis which is putting significant strain on families and individuals in Cornwall's communities. No one should have to choose between paying the bills and eating. Food Banks are located all across Cornwall and provide compassionate, practical help to people in crisis by supplying emergency food boxes ensuring a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet sufficient for up to 3 days. Run by volunteers, additional funds enable Food Banks to help more people, especially as demand increases.

 

DONATE NOW

Every penny raised will be split evenly between Man Down and Cornwall's Food Banks. As each Foodbank across Cornwall is run individually, I will divide their share evenly across the various locations.

*I was due to run on 7th October as part of the Atlantic Coast Challenge with my good friend Rob, but I got covid so had to postpone a few weeks.