Many local residents have signed up already to take part in the York 10k Run for All on July 31 at York Racecourse.
This is a wonderful event, and many thousands of pounds are raised each year for local and national charities.
Two local mental health charities, Our Celebration and York & District Mind, have joined forces to offer participants the chance to run for free this year. Any participant who raises more than £100 for either charity will have their £26 entry fee refunded.
Both charities support anyone in the York area experiencing mental ill-health or any kind of emotional distress. Mind offers counselling, information, befriending and advocacy, while Our Celebration provides services to support recovery from severe and enduring conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar Disorder. Our intervention can often quite literally be a lifesaver.
If you would be willing to participate in the run to support one of these charities, please phone me on 01904 643364, or email ian.savage@ourecelebration.org.uk
We will be happy to support your fundraising efforts by providing sponsor forms, personalised webpage, T-shirt, etc.
Ian Savage, Fundraising manager, Our Celebration/York & District Mind, Highcliffe Court, York.
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