Running for a Cause: Mental Health Nurse Completes Daily 5km Challenge for CALM Charity

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Mental health nurse Jack Kirkman has been running 5 kilometres every day throughout October to raise funds and awareness for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), a leading UK charity dedicated to preventing suicide and providing life-saving support. Jack's personal experience with the loss of friends and family members to suicide has driven his commitment to supporting the charity. He has already raised £100 of his £488 target and continues to be motivated by professional and personal reasons. Jack's wife, Sophie, a fellow Registered Mental Health Nurse, has been a significant source of support throughout his challenge.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jack Kirkman, a mental health nurse at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate, completed a daily 5km challenge throughout October to raise funds and awareness for CALM.
  • Jack's personal experience with the loss of friends and family members to suicide has motivated him to support the charity.
  • Jack has raised £100 of his £488 target and continues to be motivated by professional and personal reasons.
  • His wife, Sophie, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, has been a significant source of support throughout the challenge.
  • Jack's challenge has also helped him to get back into regular running, having taken a break following the birth of his third child in 2022.
  • The challenge has also involved healthier eating, hydration, and strength training to prepare for the demands of the challenge.
  • Jack has also started joining the Harrogate Park Run on Saturday mornings to stay motivated and social.

Statistics:

  • 125 people in the UK take their own lives every week.
  • Jack has raised £100 of his £488 target for CALM.
  • The challenge has lasted for the entire month of October.
  • Jack has incorporated healthier eating, hydration, and strength training into his daily routine to support his challenge.
  • He has alsojoined the Harrogate Park Run on Saturday mornings to stay motivated and social, which has become a regular part of his routine.

Sources:

  • Cygnet Hospital Harrogate
  • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
  • https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jack1757799637024