Keira Patel

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Fundraising To Provide Community Mental Health Teams for Individuals In Mental Health Crisis Awaiting Psychiatric Medical Help

During lockdown, like many others, I struggled—plain and simple. That period of isolation and uncertainty built up over time and eventually brought me to a breaking point.

I remember feeling almost pathetic for not being able to manage my own thoughts. It felt like something was fundamentally wrong with me. As cliché as it may sound, mental health just wasn’t treated with the same urgency or care as physical health.

I was incredibly fortunate to have the unwavering support of my family and friends. Their presence meant the world to me. But even with them by my side, I found myself silently crying out for external help—someone outside my circle, a new voice, someone from the community to simply say, “It’s okay not to be okay.” Sadly, those services were overwhelmed, stretched beyond their limits. No one ever came to check on me, to offer that moment of reassurance.

Still, I consider myself lucky. I had people around me who cared. But not everyone does. For some, a single visit from a community mental health team could be life-changing—just the knowledge that support is out there can be the difference between hope and despair.

Running has become something deeply therapeutic for me, a real source of strength. So, to be able to combine that with raising donations for a cause so close to my heart fills me with passion and purpose.

Physical health is heavily invested in, yet mental health continues to be underfunded and overlooked. But it deserves just as much attention, care, and support. So let’s change that—let’s start conversations, raise awareness, and push for the support systems people truly need.

Lots of Love, Keira x

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My Updates

Run 17; 5K

Tuesday 20th May

Another day another run, after a whole day in the library my legs needed that stretch, I really just wanted to get back in my room and chill but I remember healthy mind, healthy body :)

Run 16; 5K

Monday 19th May

Today my cousin Hari joined me! He is my younger cousin but we are more or less same age, so we have done life together, its nice to have someone to follow with, when I was poorly he constantly was checking if I was okay, even though I never replied he still continued. I love you Hari x

Run 15; 5K

Saturday 17th May

Another gym run, beautiful weather but way to hot to run outside! Another 5K done, and feeling happy and healthy, with the thought of being back home soon :)

Run 14; 5K

Friday 16th May

A lovely photo of my shoes today! Today ends mental health week but that doesn't end the awareness AT ALL!

Run 13; 5K

Friday 16th May

Completely forgot a photo, but here's one of me smiling bright and early at 9am as I cannot lie in and am just too full of energy in the morning, but nothing wrong with that!

Run 12; 5K

Wednesday 14th May

Another run on the treadmill, lovely to have sunshine but too warm! I completely forgot a photo so here is a photo of me in the morning ready to start my day well with a big fat smile as a smile can do wonders x

Run 11; 5K

Tuesday 13th May

Today my Auntie Jo, my dads friend from when he was my age joined me! She is an inspiration, for what shes been through, and shows the power of friendship and support, the fact that my dad has been with these friends for years shows the true extent of having others around it. Love you Jo, a run soon with a glass of wine xx

Run 10; 5K

Tuesday 13th May

Another treadmill run ft my bright blue headband! Legs are struggling a bit but overall we are thriving! Also I had a nap right before this run as although its exam season I had to priotirise my mental well being x

Run 9; 5K

Saturday 10th May

5K today inside as ot was way too hot outside, however the ssun from the window was hitting me making it very tough!

Run 8; 5K

Friday 9th May

Today my cousin Tulsi and her husband Will joined me today, Tulsi begining running played a part in me starting, and showed me that if you want to do something you can do it, which I always reflect upon when I feel weak. Thank you so much both for joining me, love you lots x

Run 7; 5K

Thursday 8th May

Today I was joined by one of my many cousins! Being one of the youngest with all these guys to look up to in times of toughness kept me going, Pat although I dont see you much, your an inspiration to me, I love you x

also... go smash that 10K

Run 6; 5K

Wednesday 7th May

Another treadmill run, today my uncle joined me! When I wasnt feeling 100%, he drove to come see me every tuesday, and it became the highlight of my week, then worked alongside him for 6 months, love you kaka!

Run 5; 5K

Tuesday 6th May

Today my brother joined me, two extemely different paces but we both did it. When I was poorly, my brother never failed to put a smile on my face and he always will, my best friend, thanks Milan, love you lots x

Run 4; 5.01K

Tuesday 6th May

Decided to go to the pier, not a wise decision mid day on a bank holiday, was dodging people left right centre!

Run 3; 5.01K

Saturday 3rd May

Run along the beach today! It was stunning! Also my PB in a while! x

Run 2; 5.5K

Friday 2nd May

Today me and dad did 5K, one in slough and one here down in brighton. Dad, thank you for always being there, your my rock x

Here is a photo of both of us post 5K!

Run1; 5.4Km

Friday 2nd May

May 1st, First day of the challenge, was way to hot in Brighton to run by the beach so stuck to the treadmill!

My Mental Health Journey; What is Crisis Point?

Monday 7th Apr

To me, a crisis point is a disaster that’s been quietly building for far too long—it’s like pouring water into a cracked glass. Eventually, it shatters, and when it does, everything feels impossible, no matter what anyone says or does.

The NHS often talks about mental health, and thankfully, there are systems in place to support people while they wait for medical treatment. One of the most vital services is the Community Mental Health Team visits. These teams—made up of trained mental health professionals—can come to your home, sit with you, talk with you, hold your hand, and simply say: “It’s going to be okay.”

Because of the overwhelming demand and long NHS waiting lists for psychiatric treatment, these visits act as emotional “painkillers”—a temporary but essential lifeline until real treatment can begin.

These home visits are incredible. But the reality is, the services are completely overwhelmed.

Over the past four years during my journey struggling with mental illness, during five separate periods where I hit crisis while waiting for psychiatric help, I’ve only ever had one team come to see me. Just one. But that one visit changed my life. At the time, I wasn’t “Keira”—I felt like a shell of myself. I was hopeless, numb, just existing. But I still remember the way they smiled at me, gave me a cuddle, and treated me like I mattered. In one of my darkest moments, they gave me a glimmer of light—a small spark of strength that helped me hold on until proper treatment arrived.

People like you and me—we’re lucky. We have friends, family, financial support, and people around us who can fill the gaps when these services can’t. But too many people aren’t so lucky. Too many are struggling alone, without the resources or support systems to get them through.

That’s why this matters. That’s why we need to be part of the change.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Aru Baa

So proud of you well done ! Love you lots Aru Baa and Dilip Dadda xx

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Anaaya & Kiara

So proud of you Keira!

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N Patel

Well done excellent cause

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Anonymous

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Hi Keira, You're doing something truly powerful. Every step you take is making such a difference. Well done

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Paul Gibbs

Good Luck Keira.

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Kris Tassell

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Claudio & Family

Well done Keira! Fantastic cause we are happy to support you on. Hopefully Dad/Min can keep up with you!

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Carly, Dan, Cass & Heidi

Great idea Keira for a fantastic cause! Enjoy the running xx

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Romesh & Sivani Jeyaseelanayagam

Go Keira! Amazing work and good luck! Really proud of you! xxx

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David White

Well done Keira, great cause and very proud of you for doing this!!

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Paul Brown

Good luck Keira!

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James Mcdevitt

Good luck Keira!

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Tom Peters

So proud of you Keira ❤️

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Pri, Mariam, A&k

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Dhrutal Chaetali

Good luck Keira - so proud of you ❤️

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Priya Patel

You're smashing it 💖

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Mik

£26.45

Pat Patel

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Abigayle Barton-johnson

£50

Sumkei

So proud of you !!

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Keira Patel

My Activity Tracking

Fundraising To Provide Community Mental Health Teams for Individuals In Mental Health Crisis Awaiting Psychiatric Medical Help

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Run1; 5.4Km

My Mental Health Journey; What is Crisis Point?

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