Isle of Wight Challenge

Alison Ingleby

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My story

[p]One of my goals for 2018 is to better look after my physical and mental health. [url=http://www.windsweptwriting.com/why-i-walk/]Walking is a big part of that[/url] and in May, I'll be joining a team of authors and creatives to complete the Isle of Wight Challenge.[/p][p]We'll be walking 104km over 2 days. I've done some fairly big walks in my time, but this is by far the longest and hardest challenge to date.[/p][p]Why am I raising money for Mind? Mental illness is a dark and lonely place. A hidden disease that's invisible to many, but all too real for those who suffer from it. Our health services are so overstretched in this area that charities such as Mind end up providing much needed support to thousands of people every year, as well as raising awareness and trying to tackle the stigmas that still exist around mental health.[/p][p]I struggle with bouts of anxiety and depression. When the big black cloud descends, it can be hard to push it away. But I know I am lucky. There are many people who struggle every day with severe illnesses and they need our support.[/p][p]I’d be really grateful for any contributions – however small – to help me achieve my goal of helping Mind to support people with mental health problems.[/p][p]Alison x[/p]

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Jun 11, 2018

Ruth and Ian Best

we have been meaning to donate for months, hope your walk went well.

£20.00

plus £5.00 Gift Aid

Jun 2, 2018

Elisabeth

Congratulations Ali! That is one long walk... Sorry this is a bit late - but better late than never!

May 25, 2018

Rhiannon

Well done and sorry this is late!!

£10.00

May 25, 2018

Mal Bell

love the windswept writing name youave. Very appropriate. Good casue, good reason. Aplsfor delay but at least I am in one place for a week during Hay Literary Festival why are you not speaking there ? Next year maybe

£50.00

plus £12.50 Gift Aid

May 8, 2018

Jen and Mike

Better late than never - well done for completing and enjoy putting your feet up for a bit!

£25.00

plus £6.25 Gift Aid

May 5, 2018

E and S

Well done on your first day! Time to rest the feet, sleep well and feel fresh as a daisy tomorrow! Xx

£50.00

May 4, 2018

Clare Littlemore

Best of luck Alison!

£10.00

plus £2.50 Gift Aid

May 3, 2018

Anonymous

Good luck Ali!!

£20.00

plus £5.00 Gift Aid

May 3, 2018

Anonymous

Have a great weekend Alison!

May 2, 2018

Katrina

Good Luck Ali! You're doing a brilliant thing. Hope you've also got a lovely rest planned afterwards!

£15.00

plus £3.75 Gift Aid

Alison Ingleby

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Event

2018 Isle of Wight Challenge

Charity

Mind

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