The National 3 Peaks Challenge. Less than 24 hours.  Ben Nevis – Scafell Pike – Mount Snowdon. Total walking distance: 23 miles Total ascent: 10,052ft Total driving distance: 462 miles On Saturday 5th June, 2pm BST,  a group led by The Collective will begin the first of three climbs to complete the National Three Peaks Challenge in under 24 hours. The 23 mile round hike will also consist of a 462 mile drive to transport us to and from each of the climbs. The hike will be completed to raise money for ‘Elliot’s Place’ set up by Empowerment, a mental health charity located in Blackpool. Elliot’s Place will be a hub built to support young men’s mental health in a positive way, so that they don’t turn to other ways of dealing with it. Elliot was someone we all knew. At 24 years old, he had his whole life ahead of him. Last year, he sadly took his own life after suffering with his mental health. This was a wake up call to everyone who knew Elliot and a realisation that something needed to be put in place locally to try to prevent this from happening again. Elliot’s Place, a community hub where men living in Blackpool can go to share their feelings in a safe and supportive environment, will hopefully help save other young lives. This is going to be a support service for young men. It’s somewhere men can go in the day without being referred. Somewhere they will be listened to and supported. This is something that is heavily needed in today’s climate. More information about Empowerment Charity Lancashire: Empowerment is an innovative charity based in Blackpool, which has made a long term commitment to supporting our local communities and improving lives. We support people to have their voice heard, improve resilience and reduce social isolation. Our projects include the Blackpool Advocacy Hub, The Den, Healthwatch Blackpool, Peer4U and the Lived Experience Team, MOTIVATE2 and the Blackpool Time to Change Hub.

Anonymous

Matthew Grindley

Vic and Paul Danson

Angela  Currie

Paul Litchfield

Muriel Bucknall

Robbie  Slater 

Beth & Syd (& Grandad)

Joanne Bradshaw

Joe Higgins 

Kathryn Berry

Lisa McNeil

Mark Dufour

Duncan Simpson

The National 3 Peaks in under 24 hours

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