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Mind has been speaking out for better mental health for 60 years and is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. At Mind, we work for a better life for everyone with experience of mental or emotional distress.
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Tommy Tippetts's fundraising page
Hi, thanks for visiting my page. I am aiming to raise a great deal of money to support the work of Mind, the charity that I am supporting whilst I attempt to complete a solo row across the Atlantic.
Set up in 1946 as the National Association for Mental Health, Mind is a charity that campaigns to improve the conditions, policy and attitudes towards mental illnesses in this country. They are determined to improve society’s recognition, understanding and acceptance of people who experience mental stress. It is a problem that many people face at some point in their lives and continues to be very under-funded, misunderstood and poorly accepted within our society. The focus for this row is to change people’s perceptions of mental health and bring them into the 21st Century, along with raising money to enhance research and support for these very complicated problems that people face on a daily basis without the necessary assitance they require.
The charity looks to support people through information, support and group therapy. The main problem is that people are unwilling to talk about their experiences as the perception of mental illness with society is very dated. I believe it is these barriers that need to be broken down to develop a greater acceptance that is required in society.
Having been able to witness how much the work of charities like Mind is required, I am really excited to be able to create more of an awareness about mental health in our society through challenging myself to this row.
I really do thank every single person who is able to donate whatever amount to this cause. It really will make a difference. Please follow my progress at www.soloatlanticrow2011.co.uk
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Anonymous £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 14.08.12 On behalf of Farnborough College of Technology |
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On Behalf of BJ Vernon £75.00 02.08.12 Monies raised by year 5 Towers Convent School. Congratulations |
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Christopher Perry £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 28.07.12 Just seen contact. jolly good show |
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Anonymous £400.00 15.07.12 xx |
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Sian Evans £5.00 29.05.12 |
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Anonymous £600.00 27.05.12 Brilliant |
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Steve and Fabi Banks £100.00 23.05.12 WEll done, a massive achievement and for a great cause. |
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fryatt family £500.00 22.05.12 well done; great cause |
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The Vernons - around the corner! £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 08.05.12 A brilliant achievement, showing great determination and strength of character. The experience will provide a lifetime of stories to tell. Well done! |
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Anonymous £75.00 (+ £18.75 giftaid) 02.05.12 With gateful appreciation to Eric Hayward |
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Katha Bauer £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 27.04.12 |
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Vic £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 26.04.12 Well done. 20 mins on the concept 2 rower in the gym once a week knackers me & a worthy charity. |
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Adam Stonell £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 26.04.12 Congratulations buddy, a truly remarkable achievement. |
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Anonymous £30.00 25.04.12 |
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Simon and Luce £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 24.04.12 Fantastic Tom, you're amazing. Nice beard!! X :) |
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The Gillies Family £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 24.04.12 Congratulations -a fantastic achievement! |
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Andy & Lesley £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 23.04.12 Hi Tommy, Well done. Andy & Lesley xx |
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Chris and Maureen Graham £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 21.04.12 Well done Tom - a fantastic achievement. |
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peter and bea gaisman £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 21.04.12 well donme indeed. many many congratulaions |
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Roy Harris £200.00 (+ £50.00 giftaid) 19.04.12 Well done. Dad said now that you know the way he wouldn't mind rowing the Atlantic with you next time. |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.04.12 Asolutely amazing effort. Full of admiration. From Adam Wolley's granny. |
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The Tippetts family £250.00 (+ £62.50 giftaid) 17.04.12 With grateful appreciation to Thomas Herbert |
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Ian Cartwright £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 16.04.12 Well done Tommy. Brilliant |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 15.04.12 |
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The Robinson Family £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 15.04.12 Congratulations Tommy, Well done for completing the crossing. |
