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Join me in supporting mental health awareness!
Hi, I'm Jake, and I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be running the London Marathon on the 27th of April 2025 in support of Rethink Mental Illness.
In November 2023, I was diagnosed with depression. This diagnosis was a turning point in my life, highlighting the importance of mental health and the need for better support and understanding. Through this journey, I discovered that sport and fitness are powerful tools for improving both mental and physical well-being.
Why Rethink Mental Illness?
Rethink Mental Illness is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness. They provide crucial services, support, and information to help people manage their conditions and lead fulfilling lives. Their work includes:
- Offering free advice and information on mental health issues.
- Providing housing services, community support, and crisis intervention.
- Campaigning for policy changes to ensure better mental health care.
- Organising support groups for those affected by mental illness and their families.
How Your Donation Helps
Every donation brings us one step closer to a world where mental illness is understood and supported. Your contributions will:
- Fund vital support services that offer practical and emotional help to those in need.
- Enable Rethink Mental Illness to continue their advocacy for better mental health policies.
- Support educational programs that reduce stigma and promote mental well-being in communities.
Running the London Marathon is not just a personal challenge for me but a chance to give back and support a cause that has profoundly impacted my life. By donating, you're helping Rethink Mental Illness provide hope, support, and a better future for those struggling with mental health issues.
Thank you for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a difference.
Jake 😊
My Achievements
Has Fundraising Page
Updated Profile Pic
Self Donated
Thanked Donor
50% of Fundraising Target
Raised £250
Reached Fundraising Goal
Increased Fundraising Target
My Updates
Update 3 - 16th February 2025 - 10 Weeks to Go!
Monday 17th Feb
Since starting training I’ve now run 249 miles (400 km) and with 10 weeks to go I’m in a better place than ever. The injury slowed me down for a while but I’m now ahead of where I was before and feeling stronger every week.
The countdown to the 27th of April is on and I’m pushing hard towards race day. If you’d like to support the cause any amount helps immensely!
Thanks again to everyone who’s been following along!
Jake 🏃 Share
Update 1 - 13th August 2024
Tuesday 13th Aug
Hi everyone!
First off, a massive thank you to all who have supported my journey so far. Your donations mean the world to me and will make a significant impact on those struggling with mental health challenges.
Running Progress:
I'm thrilled to share that my marathon training is in full swing! I've been hitting my distance targets and feeling better with every run. The long runs are challenging, but I’m persevering. My most recent runs included distances up to 7km and I’m slowly getting used to longer distances with an 8km run scheduled for 15/08 and 9km on 24/08.
Ice-Hockey Playoffs & Mental Health:
In addition to running, I've also just taken part in my ice-hockey team’s playoffs, and although we didn’t quite get the result we wanted, there's something truly special about team sports—the solidarity, the shared goals, and the support you give and receive from your teammates. Ice-hockey has been a huge part of my life, and it's been a great way to balance the individual focus of marathon training with the team focus of hockey. Being part of the Solihull Vikings has been so uplifting for my own mental health, reminding me how important it is to stay connected and support one another, whether on the ice or in general life.
With the marathon 36 weeks away, your continued support means everything. Whether it’s through a donation, sharing my page, or simply sending positive messages my way, it all adds up! I’m going to keep pushing forward, both for the physical goals and for the support of the charity.
Thank you!
Jake 😊
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£260
Rob Pattison
£159
Kieran Williams
£103
Enid Pattison
Good Luck
£54
Kathryn Knightbridge
This cause means a lot to me too. All the best! x
£53.32
Keith Williams
£53
Marlon Maahn
Hope the foot heals quick and love the cause! All the best to you!
£52.75
Sarah Williams
Good Luck! You'll do amazing x
£50
Ewan Pattison
If you're not first you're last
£50
Hiran Adhia
Good luck my friend! It's for a wonderful cause.
£50
Zoe Skelton
Good luck!!!!
£50
Berry And Amy
Well done mate great work, great cause.
£50
Nicholas Alley
Great work on getting to this point mate and best of luck on the day. Fair play running it in your full kit too x
£32.23
The Skrines
Go on Jake - you're going to smash it!
£30
Jake Pattison
£30
Holly Whittaker And Stephen Browett
You've got this Jake! Let's show this marathon who's boss! 💪
£27.05
Claire Wilkinson
Well done Jake. Such a great cause and amazing that you are feeling more positive !!! Good luck xxx
£26.50
John Freeman
Best of luck
£26.38
Mark And Jo
Good luck with the fundraising and the training. A great cause and a great event. Enjoy!
£25
Beth Padgett
For the terrible terrible dance moves. (And the great cause. ❤️)
£25
Emma Froud
£25
Tom Massey
Dont break anything else
£25
Kronovi
🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄
£25
Matthew Williamson
Best of luck, hope you smash it!
£21.84
Stuart Green
Good luck mate !
£21.84
Rob Kelly
£21.84
Jonathan Stobart
Go on Jake! Parkrun and hockey will be easy after this.
£21.84
Bill Kelly
Go for it
£21.20
Mary Arcari
Good Luck Jake! You will smash it, one bad foot can’t stop you!
£21.20
Hannah Eldridge
Good Luck, you’ll smash it!. Just think of the beer at the end of it 😄
£20
Jezza
£20
Isaac Tallack
Love you bro, you got this 💪❤️
£15
Helen & Andy Whittaker
Well done on completing the London Marathon, Jake! Helen & Andy Whittaker (Holly's Mum and Dad).
£11.33
Estelle Eldridge
All the best on the day Jake
£11.33
Hanspeter
£11.33
Lori Dove
All those runs along the Elbe in PE must have sparked your love for running!! Good luck Jake!! Well done, you!!!
£10
Amy And Rob ❤️
You've got this 🏃♀️
£10
Fay Pattison
£10
Anonymous
£10
Ollie A
Good luck mate!
£10
Vicky, Antony, Ryan And Georgia Shiels
Well done Jake, wonderful cause and we admire your honesty with regard to mental illness.
£10
Qing Sum
Good luck Jake! 🏃♂️
£5
Thomas Mallen
Good luck 🙌
£5
Paul
Good luck Jake
