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Keira Patel

31 Miles in May: Move it for Mental Health 2025

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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 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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Anonymous

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Brijesh Patel

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Bobby & Kam Dhillon

Good luck to you and your Keira !

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Vishal &mellissa

Well done Kiera, stay strong. Looking forward to your progress.

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Luna & Shay

Well Done Keira , so proud of you 👏

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Maya Patel

Well done Keira

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Jag Kaur

So so so proud of you Kiera, such an inspiration!!!!! Well done to you! And keep this up!!!! You're always amazing!!

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Baa And Dada

Good luck Keira (Radika). We are so proud of you Baa and dada xxx

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Shirley Fernandes

Well done Keira!!! So proud of you.

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Talbots

Keira, you are amazing! Wishing you all the best xxx

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Anonymous

Well done Keira , keep up the good work God bless you .

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Rupal Pattni

Super Keira! Keep up the good work !

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Rajashri Patil

So proud of you Keira!!!

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Sacha

Always on you side! You re amazing!

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Kate Powell

Hi Keira! Keep up the good work! Well done you !

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Jane Atherton

Go Keira! What an amazing young woman you are. Keep being you. Lots of love always x

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Dev Hulasi

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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Lez

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Liz Haden

Good luck!!! Well done x

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Amanda Welch

Brave and inspirational Keira. Well done and enjoy the run 🥳 x

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Bimal

Keep running and keep smiling. x

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Jo & Leigh Mitchell

Keira - Good on you! Best of luck with all the running. Hope you’re going to get your old man to do some of the mileage with you. Great cause. Jo & Leigh xxx

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Baz

Excellent work, Keira!! You will smash it!!

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Nitamasi& Dineshmasa

Keira, good on you, giving back already! Your message is spot on, and you make us proud, keep on running.... Lots of love 💕

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Sarina Vara

So proud of you! Such a worthy cause & you’re an inspiration 💪🙏🏻

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Parie Patel

Well done Ki x

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The Rawals

Well done Bro! So proud of you ❤️

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Dad

Super proud of you Keira (headache) xxx

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Mayur & Krups

So proud of you!

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Jits & Jai

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At, Amita, Anushka & Ariyana

Good Luck Keira we are all so proud of you ❤️💪🏾❤️

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Sheena Vara

So so proud of you gorgeous girl Xx You’re absolutely going to smash this, rooting for you all the way ❤️

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Ranjan Vara

So proud of you Keira

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Tulsi & Will

That's amazing, best of luck! Love Tulsi and Will

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Shri

Good Luck Keira!!! I’m so so proud of you xx

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Rish, Bhav & Aryan

Good Luck Keira ❤️ xx

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Nim & Vish

Smashing it Ki! We are all super proud of you 😘

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Visha Patel

Smash it Ki 💪🏾

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Seema Parmar

Wow! 30 miles! You’re braver than me! Good luck Keira, and such a wonderful cause as well.xx.

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May

Good luck for the challenge 👏

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Hina, Dom, Anisha, Anaya & Eshan

Amazing Keira! Super proud of you 💝 xx

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Roshni Patel

Super proud of you! You're going to smash it! ❤️

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Pretti & Andrew

You will smash this Ki, well done gorgeous girl. We are so proud of you xxx

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Hari Stanley

Amazing what you’re doing Ki! And for a charity that means so much to you. Routing for you all the way❤️

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Jugal

Good Luck Ki! You’ve got this!🙌🏾

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Nital

So so proud of you Kee! You’re an incredible person. You will beat this! Keep fighting, we are with you all the way. ❤️💪

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Milan

Well done Kei!

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Anisha & Anil

All the best Ki Ki you’ve got this! Proud of you for turning your journey into a force for good! Xx

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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

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Pat Patel

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Abigayle Barton-johnson

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Sumkei

So proud of you !!

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