By the way, this is why I am bothering!
I'm running for a brilliant charity that I really believe in - Mind.
Mind helps people take control of their mental health and campaigns vigorously to create a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all - a society where people with experience of mental distress are treated fairly, positively and with respect.
With one in four people likely to experience a mental health problem every year it is critical that we raise awareness and promote good mental health for the benefit of all members of society.
You may be wondering why I've chosen Mind. Poor mental health has been a big issue for my family and had a massive impact on my childhood. Sadly, my Mum spent a lot of time in hospital with serious mental health problems when I was growing up and this was very distressing for her and the rest of the family.
Fortunately, she is in a period of good health at the moment but every day is a struggle for her and it is made even harder because of the stigma that still surrounds mental health.
So that's it. I hope you'll dig deep and give what you can. I raised nearly £1000 last year and would love to get close to that again...
My fundraising page address:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AlexBoryslawsky1
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