The retired Captain and veteran raised an incredible £1,073 as he completed the cycle, hike and kayak challenge.
Tom said, “It is known that veterans suffer from mental health issues, especially after active service, but it can affect anyone at any time and it does not discriminate.”
Tom signed up for the challenge as he was motivated by the support Rethink offers, and his favourite part of the experience was meeting other team members and “going through all the challenges as a team.”
The impact of supporting Rethink doesn’t end when you come back down the mountain. By raising awareness through this challenge, the wider community has rallied behind the cause - one local football club even added our logo to their kit. It’s become a great conversation starter and helped spark meaningful discussions throughout the community.
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I feel more needs to be done to support all the families who support their loved ones through this illness and Rethink plays a big role in this.
We're here to support you
We know fundraising can feel daunting, especially if you’re new to it, but you’re never on your own. When you sign up to one of our challenges, you’ll receive:
- Fundraising tips and ideas to help you get started
- Support with setting up your fundraising page
- Advice on sharing your story and reaching supporters
- Ongoing encouragement from our friendly events team
Other ways to fundraise
If a trek or challenge event isn’t right for you, there are plenty of other ways to support Rethink:
- Create your own challenge – walk, run, cycle or swim in your own time
- Take part in a local or virtual event
- Fundraise as a group with friends, family or colleagues
- Hold a community fundraiser such as a quiz night, bake sale or sports event
Every pound raised helps us continue providing vital support for people affected by mental illness, and every conversation helps challenge stigma.
Get involved!
There are endless opportunities to get involved, so if you’re inspired by our fundraisers or want to explore the options available, please reach out to us at Events@rethink.org - we’d love to support you on your fundraising journey.