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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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My Updates

We did it!
Sunday 18th May

£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. 😅 ShareThank you to my Sponsors

£110.60
Anonymous

£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

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Kate Paterson

£11.33
Todd
Well Done Tim

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James

£11.33
Corinne
Good luck Tim. :)

£11.33
Anonymous
You will smash it Tim. Your a star 🌟

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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.

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Luke
Run well old friend!

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Richard Moore
Good luck Tim

£11.33
Marc
Well done, you are amazing

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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

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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

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Ian From Rhs
Good luck mate. Hope you Smash it
Good luck Tim!