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When I heard about this challenge, I was excited because I really like Mind - I am a Clinical and Health Psychology student, I've searched for information about mental health issues many times and I've always found the Mind's page very useful. 

HOWEVER, I had a small problem - I didn't have the money for paying for the Kilimanjaro trek (it is very expensive and it will go out of my pocket). 

The will of raising awareness of mental health issues and helping the people who need it was strong so I found a part-time job (to have money for the charity). 

AND...  I've found my new talent and I've been baking for the charity bake sales since I've accepted the challenge.

To see my determination:

I am very busy. I would be busy even without fundraising. I am a committee member in (I help to run:) Japanese Jiu-Jitsu Club, Judo Club, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society... And I raise money in my spare time. So have I got the real spare time? Not really :D Ops. 

Although I don't have a lot of money and I'm very busy, I still find time and finances to help this mental health charity. If we don't help those who need help, then who will?

SO WHY A MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY IS NEEDED?

-> Every 4th person experiences a mental health problem every year 

-> 75% of young people with mental health problems are not receiving treatment

-> A man dies by suicide every 2 hours in the UK

-> Suicide is the leading cause of death in men and women aged 20-34

Sadly, the "trend" has been increasing. The reasons are often work-related stress, money worries, depression, addictions.

Some friends of mine have serious mental health problems. It is real. 

Help is needed.

AND THIS IS WHY I AND THE CHARITY NEED YOU!

I can't make a big difference in other people's lives without you!

£8 could offer a lifeline to someone in desperate need of support by letting the Mind infoline team answer their call

£15 could help Mind campaign for better access to talking therapies, crisis care and other essential mental health services

£21 could keep Elefriends, Mind's online support community, running for an hour

Please, help me to fight for better conditions for people experiencing mental health problems and to raise awareness of this charity by donating. 

Every donation counts and helps <3 Thank you!

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