This September I’m taking on a personal challenge: to run 5km every single day, a total of 150km across the month. I’m doing this not just for my own wellbeing, but to raise awareness and support for an issue that affects us all: mental health.

Why the Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation is the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health. Their focus is on prevention, helping people understand, protect, and sustain their mental wellbeing, and working to create a society where good mental health is possible for everyone.

From tackling anxiety and depression to reducing stigma and shaping public policy, the Foundation is at the heart of the UK’s mental health movement. By supporting them, we can help build a future where fewer people struggle and more people thrive.

The Challenge

I will be running 5km every day in September. After each run, I’ll share a mental health fact or resource on my social media to raise awareness as well as funds. Every donation, no matter the size, will motivate me to keep going and will help create lasting change.

But I don’t want to do this alone. If you run, walk, or cycle, I encourage you to join me by doing your own 5km. Share a photo of your run, tag me, and spread the message. Together we can create a wave of awareness and show that no one has to face mental health struggles on their own.

How You Can Help

Please donate whatever you can to support the Mental Health Foundation. All proceeds will go directly to the charity through GoFundMe and PayPal Giving Fund, ensuring funds reach them safely and directly.

Together we can raise awareness, break down stigma, and support better mental health for everyone. Thank you so much for your generosity and for being part of this journey