News Release, 19 June 2006
Would you like to visit the birthplace of football legends, Gazza and Alan Shearer? Has the Flora London Marathon given you the running bug?
The Mental Health Foundation is inviting men and women to head north to take part in the BUPA Great North Run and raise money for the charity, which helps people to survive and recover from mental health problems. One of the charity’s main aims this year is to get people using exercise – a powerful natural antidepressant – to look after their mental health.
The 13 mile run through Newcastle upon Tyne is the world’s largest half marathon and takes place on Sunday 1 October 2006. It is open to men and women of all ages, fitness levels and running ability.
Andrew Moffatt, Director of Fundraising at the Mental Health Foundation said:
“We realise that 13 miles is a very long way but we’re asking people to dust off their running shoes for a very good cause. The work of the Mental Health Foundation makes a big difference to the 1 in 4 people who experience mental health problems each year.”
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For further information and interview requests contact please contact the Press Office on 020 7803 1128 / 1130 or email the press office
The Mental Health Foundation is the leading UK charity working to improve services for both people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities. It is the only charity to fund and work with both service users and providers and plays an important role in funding research and new approaches to prevention, treatment and care. The Foundation’s work includes allocating grants for research and community projects; contributing to the public debate; educating policy makers and healthcare professionals and striving to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness.
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