Ben is running next month’s London Marathon on the 27 April and we are delighted that he has chosen to raise money for Relate Mid East Surrey.
Help support Ben: Go direct to Ben’s page
Ben was moved to choose our charity from his own life experience and explains,
“Whilst the charity is well known for its work with couples, nowadays over a third of its work is supporting young people through times of difficulty. Young people may need support to address issues such as parental separation, bullying, eating disorders, social media, relationships, low self-esteem, loneliness at University and exam stress, to name just a few. The counselling they provide offers a vital safe and confidential space where the young person can talk about difficult issues without feeling judged. As a parent of a child who has been through a mental health disorder (anorexia) I know first-hand how difficult it is for both them and the family supporting them having charities like Relate are a massive help.”
Ben goes on to set himself an amazing challenge of running 9 x 100km ultra-marathons this year and in the process raising money for good causes, including RMES.
We would like to thank Ben for his support and to everyone who has donated to his fundraising page. Every £1 helps.
To help Relate and Ben go direct to Ben’s London Marathon page.
If you wish to know more about how to support young people in our local area, take a look at Our mission for 2025