Help Me Go the Extra Mile – For Minds & A Garden That Matters

By Tim Taylor Join Me

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Help Me Go the Extra Mile – For Minds & A Garden That Matters

I’m running 10K for John Hall Wellness Gardens – and I need your support!

On Sunday 18th May, I’ll be lacing up my trainers and taking on only my second ever 10K run – a personal challenge made even more meaningful by the cause I’m running for: The John Hall Wellness Garden, a project of Rethink Mental Illness Charity.

Just over a year ago, I was struggling to bend my leg due to bursitis in my knee. Now, after months of recovery and determination, I’m not just running for myself – I’m running to raise vital funds for a garden that nurtures mental health, connection, and hope.

Why This Garden Matters

Nestled in the heart of a close community, the John Hall Wellness Garden is a sanctuary. It offers a peaceful, healing space where people can come together, find purpose, and reconnect with nature.

Funds raised through this run will help keep the garden blooming – and support exciting new projects, including:

  • The Book Barn – a welcoming, community-built library filled with books and stories for all.
  • Pond Rejuvenation – bringing life back to the garden’s pond with fresh planting and a soothing waterfall feature.
  • And more ongoing work that helps this space remain a lifeline for so many.

How You Can Help

Every donation – no matter the size – brings us closer to a greener, more supportive community for those struggling with their mental health.

Support my run. Support the garden. Support a better tomorrow.


Thank you for being part of this journey – for both me and everyone the garden continues to support.


Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by mental illness.

My Achievements

50% of Fundraising Target

Reached Fundraising Goal

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Thanked Donor

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My Updates

We did it!

Sunday 18th May
I can't believe how generous everyone has been! We've absolutely smashed the target. So far we've raised about £550. I want to send a huge thank you to everybody that has supported both myself, and crucially, the garden. The money raised will make a huge difference to the garden and to one of our projects. Thank you so so much!

£277 and a week to go!

Sunday 11th May
A huge thank you to everybody that has donated so far! We've already hit the target, and the money raised will go a long way to improving the garden. Any further donations will massively push us towards one of our future projects. I've just got to run it now. 😅

Thank you to my Sponsors

£110.60

Anonymous

Good luck Tim!

£74.20

Martin

Love

£53.32

Sue Beeston

Lots of love from Sue and Neil xxx

£50

Rachel & Carlos

Good luck - hope you smash it!

£40

Jemma Connolly

£25

Anonymous

£21.84

Vicky Yendell

Good luck!

£21.84

Phil Ball

Go Vegan Runner!

£20

Sarah Beeston

Well done, so proud of you!

£20

Charlotte & Sandra

£20

Jenny

£20

Matthew, Charlotte, Zac And Joe

Good luck Tim, great cause

£13.46

Kate Paterson

£11.33

Todd

Well Done Tim

£11.33

James

£11.33

Corinne

Good luck Tim. :)

£11.33

Anonymous

You will smash it Tim. Your a star 🌟

£11.33

Debbie

This is my husband name it’s Debbie from wellies.You are a committed Gardner to John hall gardens you have turned the lifeless garden into some beautiful.peaceful.magical garden.from Debbie at wellies.

£11.33

Luke

Run well old friend!

£11.33

Richard Moore

Good luck Tim

£11.33

Marc

Well done, you are amazing

£11.33

Karen

This is amazing Tim! Always leading my example in our community! Thank you for all you do and all you commit to supporting mental health care in Leek!

£11.33

Graham Ackers

£10

Keith And Angela

£10

Sarah W

Good luck Tim x

£10

Anonymous

£10

Dorothy

£10

Nicola

Well done Tim.

£10

Charlotte

Well done Tim… I hope you’re not too sore after! 🙂

£6.11

Ben Hatfield

Good luck Tim!

£5

Angela Ellis

Good luck on Sunday

£5

Ian From Rhs

Good luck mate. Hope you Smash it