Mental Health Awareness Week, May 2023
Update following the Sponsored Run that took place on Sunday 21st May
Further to the previous blogs, we thought we would provide an update on the sponsored 10K and half marathon that took place at Sutton Park, Birmingham on Sunday 21st May…
The team all completed the distances without any hiccups (or injuries)! The course was very hilly and the weather rather warm but despite this, everyone achieved their goals and we have currently managed to raise a fantastic £5205 more than the £5K target! This figure is still rising!
A huge well done to all who took part in the running event, see photos below of the guys just after their runs were completed.
We would like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone that has donated, it is very much appreciated and is obviously going in full to the Mental Health Foundation which is a fantastic cause.
Please note that the Just Giving Page is open until Friday 9th June, so there is still time to donate if you haven’t already done so.
Thanks again and all the best from the entire GTH Team :))
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At GTH construction we are championing Mental Health Awareness week in Mid May 2023. In order to raise awareness and contribute towards this vitally important subject, a few of our team are taking part in an organised run on Sunday 21st May 2023. The run location is in Sutton Park, Birmingham and there is a 10K and half-marathon taking place of which we are participating in both.
This run is on the last day of Mental Health Awareness week and we would be trying to; A) raise awareness of Mental Health and B) gain sponsorship which will be given to a mental health charity.
The running team taking part are already in training which is great for having to stick to those usual New Year’s resolutions to get fit and healthy. As you can appreciate, for most, entering a run where stamina and fitness are key, is a challenge and the motivation of doing so for such a fantastic cause is spurring them on! There will be regular updates on training available on the website, so please take the time to have a look and you never know, it may even motivate you to have a go if you’re not already involved!
Just Giving Donations
We have set-up a Just Giving Page so people can, if they wish, contribute towards our efforts for this important cause.
Here is the link to the Just Giving Page:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gth-construction
Here is the link for more information on the run:
https://www.runthrough.co.uk/event/birmingham-running-festival-may-2023/
All donations are welcome and greatly received!
Background – About Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event where the whole of the UK comes together to focus on achieving good mental health. The week aims to tackle stigma and enable people to understand and prioritise mental health.
The Mental Health Foundation set up the event 23 years ago and we remain the home of Mental Health Awareness Week, which is a key part of our work as a charity. Each year, we continue to set the dates and theme, and coordinate activities for the week. In recent years, it has evolved to focus on how to prevent mental health problems and has grown to become one of the most high-profile public campaigns in the UK.
Each May, millions of people from all walks of life take part across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. They include people in schools and further education; private, public and charity sectors; families and individuals. The week has been actively supported by the UK and national governments, celebrities and many others.
How to take part in Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is a moment for everyone to reflect on mental health, tackle stigma, and learn how we can create a society that prevents mental health problems from developing and protects our mental well-being.
Whether you’re an individual or family, school or college, charity or business, there are plenty of ways for everyone to get involved.
In the spring, the Foundation will be releasing material like posters and social media graphics to help spread the word and ideas for ways that people can take part in the week. Alternatively, you can create your own events and join our movement to create a world with good mental health for all.
During the week itself the Foundation will be sharing content and resources to help understand more about anxiety and some of the things that can help and the people around you manage it.
In the meantime, stay up to date by signing up for our emails and following them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
What can Mental Health Awareness Week achieve?
Mental Health Awareness Week has been vital in growing public understanding of mental health and how mental health problems can be prevented.
It has helped ensure mental health is now a key part of the public conversation after years in which it was not spoken about. This has contributed to changes in government approaches and regulatory policy and is also a very important moment when mental health charities of all kinds can fundraise to support their work.
Above all, it keeps up the pressure to change – so that we all collectively prioritise the UK’s mental health, prevent mental health problems and take action to ensure that we live in a society that values and promotes good mental health for all.
………. Many thanks in advance, the GTH Team.
MHAW Additional Fundraising, Donations and Sponsored Run update – 10th May 2023
Further to the original blog, we thought it worthwhile providing an update on how things are going…
As you will be aware from our previous post, we are supporting the Mental Health Foundations Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from the 15th to 21st May. We have several opportunities throughout the week for our staff to get involved and show support for the foundation and our colleagues around us.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week
Mental Health affects 1 in 6 people in the UK each week, with anxiety being the most common problem people face. The Mental Health Foundation want to raise funds and help improve public understanding of anxiety and share some of the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.
As you know our goal is to raise £5000 for the Mental Health Foundation, therefore in addition to the sponsored run, we are holding a Raffle with our staff with a prize of Restaurant Vouchers. On that note, GTH would like to thank the following venues for their kind contributions to our raffle…
Paul Hopwood – Nuthurst Grange Country House Hotel & Restaurant
Sunday Lunch and bottle of house wine for 2 people
Website: https://nuthurstgrange.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nuthurstgrange
Liam Kelly and Emma Webb – Miller and Carter, Hockley Heath
£50 Voucher
Website: https://www.millerandcarter.co.uk/restaurants/east-and-west-midlands/millerandcarterhockleyheath
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millerandcarterhockleyheath
Vesela Mihaylova – Paramo Lounge, Solihull
£40 Voucher
Website: https://thelounges.co.uk/paramo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paramolounge
Louise Watts – Becketts Farm Shop & Café
£20 Voucher
Website https://www.beckettsfarm.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeckettsFarm
Stuart Bottrill – Stuart Bottrill Golf, Shirley Gol Club
Round of golf for 4 people
Website: https://www.stuartbottrillgolf.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stuartbottrillgolf
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Additional fundraising….Guess the sweets in the jar: The office are also running a guess the number of sweets in the jar. Entry cost for this will be £5, with the full amount going to the mental health foundation.
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Raising Awareness….All site staff have been given a GTH Hi Viz Vest, with the slogan that GTH Supports Mental Health. Hopefully the vests will spark conversations with others on site on mental health and helps us to spread the word about our fundraising for the run.
Other GTH staff have been given a mental health pin badge which they may wish to wear to show support for the Mental Health Foundation.
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Donations so far…
We are currently up to a fantastic total of £3415 and would like to send another huge thank-you to all our friends, colleagues and suppliers who have so very kindly donated. We hope this will continue to rise towards our £5,000 total. Please keep on giving if you can…
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And finally…..the sponsored run training…
It is going well for all those involved, so far everyone is out running regularly and we have a Whatsapp Group which is helping keep us all motivated. We are circa 2 weeks away now, so not long to go….we are now in the final practicing and preparations before the big day and everyone is really excited. There will definitely be some competition on times and bragging rights….well done to all those taking part and good luck!!
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