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Fallon Mathieson

30 Miles in November

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I'm taking on 30 Miles this November for Mental Health UK

This November, I'm taking on 30 Miles in November to raise money for Mental Health UK.

I'm walking, running or rolling 30 miles throughout the month to help ensure more people can access the mental health support they need, when they need it most.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help Mental Health UK continue providing vital services, information and support to people across the UK.

If you're able to, I'd be so grateful if you could sponsor me. Your support will help keep me motivated throughout the challenge and make a real difference to people's lives.

Thank you so much for your support!

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Getting my steps in this week 🥶

Tuesday 10th Nov

7 recorded miles walked in the past two days, a good start to the week! 😁

I’m walking more than my phone records, especially as I’m without it for at least 4 hours at work Monday to Friday. The fundraiser tracker also rounds to the nearest mile.

I’m definitely going to hit my         30 mile goal and more!

If you’ve kindly promised a donation, I’d really appreciate it if you could send it over to the mental health uk charity when you get a chance.

Times are hard, but times are even harder for people suffering with their mental health 😔🫶

Thank you so much for your support, it really means a lot. 🙏


Day 3

Tuesday 3rd Nov

Like I said in the last update I’ve  had a bit of a slow start, managing just over 3.5 miles recorded, in the first 3 days of the November challenge, but I’ll be pushing myself more now life is starting to ease a little.

I do need to locate my cheap little fitness watch amongst all my moving boxes, as I can easily be on my feet for over 4 hours at work without my phone, so those miles aren’t being recorded! 🙈

Today I’ve managed over 2.5 miles recorded on my phone, although it’s refusing to let me upload the proof, so you’ll have to take my word for it for now! I’ll share my daily/weekly chart update and monthly total at the end.

I’ll admit, day one was less than a mile… oops! 😆 (Absolute chaos at home)

A little encouragement wouldn’t go amiss. I’m already feeling the cold and wanting to hibernate, dark nights make me feel so flat!!

I’m determined to keep going though, to raise more money for this charity ❤️

Short update

Monday 2nd Nov

The past two days of November have been absolute chaos in our new home! We have only left the house to the local shops, and my friends have kindly had Luca while I’ve been trying to sort everything out.

One of the biggest issues is a rat infestation inside our new home 😩 

On top of that, my new fridge arrived broken, my washing machine doesn’t fit where I planned and I should have measured it, and the removal company has absolutely battered my furniture, leaving me with even more things to fix and sort out.

Honestly, it’s been tough, and it’s taken a toll on my mental health again. After everything with the eviction and house move, hearing the sound of rats in our new home has just felt like another battle. Pest control came today, so fingers crossed it gets sorted soon because the noises they make are awfulllll! My cats are going nuts! 

Anyway, I’m not going to let these problems consume me, so I’ll start updating you all on my miles from now on. 💪

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, donated and shown that you care about my mental health and the mental health of others. It genuinely means so much. We need more people like you in this world. 💎❤️


Thank you 🙏🥰

Tuesday 27th Oct

A huge thank you to everyone who has kindly donated to my charity fundraiser 😊 

Every penny goes directly to Mental Health UK to help people struggling with their mental health. My bank account isn't attached to the fundraiser, so all donations go straight to the charity.

I've donated myself and will continue to give more when I'm able. This charity is very close to my heart, as I’ve lived with it most days for over 9 years and know how awful it can be to live with. My birth mum suffered more with it and was housebound for years, which is truly heartbreaking. Having experienced it myself, I understand just how overwhelming and draining it can be.

Mental Health Uk helps others - Men, Women and children of all ages... through their struggles and this means a lot to me.

The donations raised by me with support people living with mental health problems by funding support, advice, education and resources to help people manage their mental health and improve their lives. 💛👏 

For example, £30 could fund a specialist adviser to provide someone with personalised mental health support and advice .

Taking on this 30 mile challenge is helping my own mental health through the month I struggle the most and I plan to push beyond the target and keep everyone updated throughout November. 

Thank you again for your kindness and generosity 🌟 

43 views on my fundraiser, but where’s the support?

Thursday 22nd Oct
It's sad that I already feel like I have to justify why I'm not walking or jogging further.

Firstly, I was only given one distance option with my chosen charity. Secondly, this is my first attempt at fundraising, and I wanted to set myself a realistic goal. And thirdly, as I've said, November is a month when I struggle more with my mental health than usual. After work, I'd usually rather hibernate than go back out in the dark, cold or rain! 😂

I'm already doing far more steps than I normally would, so this challenge is pushing me outside my comfort zone as it is.

I've received a few disappointing messages of discouragement, and honestly, it's sad that I feel I have to explain myself when I'm simply trying to do something positive.

Gee whizz, guys, I'm trying to raise money for a mental health charity! I'm not doing this to compete with anyone or prove anything. I'm doing it because mental health matters to me, and I want to help others who are struggling, too.

I was hoping this challenge would motivate me and encourage me to take on more miles next time.

Surely we should encourage people to start somewhere rather than making them feel like what they're doing isn't enough? 

💙 30 Miles in November for Mental Health UK 💙

Thursday 22nd Oct
I've never taken on a charity fundraiser before. I've raised money for individuals in the past, but this challenge came along and I felt it was time to do something for a cause that really hits home for me. 🩵 

I've struggled with my mental health for around 9 years, and at times it's really eaten away at me.
My birth mum also struggled with her mental health throughout her life. Sadly, I only had the chance to meet her twice before she passed away last year, making this cause even more personal to me. 💙

Mental health struggles can be incredibly lonely, and sadly, they can be life-threatening 💔 .
Much more needs to be done to support people, raise awareness and make sure nobody feels they have to face it alone!

So, this November, I'm taking on 30 Miles in November for Mental Health UK. November has always been a difficult time of year for me, as I really struggle with the darker, colder months and the impact they have on my mental health.
But I'm determined to get outside in the cold 🌧️🌨️🥶 , move more and challenge myself whether that's walking, jogging or hopefully even running by the end of the month! 😬 

When you're struggling with your mental health, it's really easy to give up on yourself and lose motivation you used to have. But when I'm doing something for someone else or a cause I believe in, I find it much easier to keep going.
I'm hoping this challenge will give me that extra push while raising money to help others who are feeling lost or broken, too.

Maybe this November will be about finding a little light in a difficult time, doing something positive for myself (finally) and helping a cause that's incredibly close to my heart. 🥲 

Mental health affects so much more than our mood.
It can impact our sleep, physical health, energy, confidence, relationships and ability to cope with everyday life.
One struggle can lead to another, making even the simplest things feel overwhelming.

It can affect anyone! m
Men, Women and Children of all ages. 

Every donation helps Mental Health UK continue its work to provide support and help people understand their mental health, access resources and feel less alone.

I'd be so grateful for any donations, no matter how small, and for your support and encouragement along the way. I'll keep you all updated on my progress throughout November!
If anyone can recommend a free Android app to track my walks/jogs and miles (my phone isn't the best and I don't have a fancy fitness watch 😂), I'd really appreciate it!


Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for supporting me. It genuinely means a lot. 💙

Doing this for hope, healing, and everyone fighting to keep going. 💙


Fallon x

Thank you to my Sponsors

£10

Eve Mathieson Grandma

Very thoughtful Fallon To give something back to this charity who takes care of people like you Fallon. Love Grandma Eve x

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Jane Jane Gilbert

£10

Karen Martin

£10

Anonymous

Good lucky u can do it

£5

Anonymous

Good luck :)

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Anonymous

£10

Anonymous

£5

Callum Mchale

Well done proud of you 👏 xx

£5

Anonymous

Good on you Fallon ❤️❤️❤️

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Kate Clough

£10

Sam Bowden

£20

Debbie De Lacy-erskine

Go for it Fallon, don't give up

£10

Eeshita Jalui

All the best Fallon :)

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Vickii

Good Lick Fallon! You got this xx

£10

Josh Thickett

£5

Natalie Mason

Well done Fallon 👏 stay strong 🙏

£35

Janet Fisher

Well done Fallon

£20

Lorna Dean

I applaud you Fallon for going out of your comfort zone and doing something for others. Ignore the unhelpful people who criticise. You have to be realistic about your goal. Take one step at a time and celebrate when you finish

£10

Hannah Martin

Xxxxxx

£5

Fallon Mathieson

A little donation from me to support a cause that means so much to me. ❤️👣

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