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Vincent Lawson
6  year  Mo Bro
platinum club
hall of fame
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£1,552

Target: £10,000
raised £14,952 since 2020
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Mental health and suicide prevention

It’s that time of the year again!
The beautiful hairy upper lip makes its return, and the running trainers are well and truly laced up for a special cause that is very close to my heart.

I will be rocking the Mo, which to me is a symbol of support for us blokes that are going through it, and a reminder that it is ok to not be ok.

This year I will be running 17km a day, every single day during November (that's over 500km across the month).
This is to raise awareness for the male suicide rate in England.
Every year, 17 out of every 100,000 men will take their own life.
This means we lose 15 men every single day to suicide. I will be running in honour of every single one of them.

As many of you will know, this is a cause very close to my own heart.
Over the past few years, I've had to face some of the hardest challenges of my life, battling extreme lows, severe depression and crippling anxiety.

This was truly terrifying, I felt hopeless and like I was a burden to myself and those around me. At points I wanted to end it all. I didn't want to live that life anymore, because I couldn't see a way out of the darkness.

But eventually, I allowed myself to be open, honest, and vulnerable, and accepted that I was struggling. I talked to my family and my friends about what I was thinking and how I was feeling, and reached out for help from my GP and a therapist.

It was incredibly difficult to face, but those conversations saved my life. They are what stopped me from becoming one of those statistics.

This is why I am so passionate about sharing my story and participating in Movember. If speaking openly can help even one man who’s struggling, then that means everything to me.

Every donation made will help raise essential funds to support other men facing similar battles. The money we raise could save the life of a man you love.

This month is dedicated to raising awareness for suicide prevention, breaking the stigma around men’s mental health, and striving to change the statistics for men around the world that I came so close to becoming part of.

It genuinely chokes me up when I reflect on how far I have come. The person I was would be so proud of the person I am today.

So please, use this as a reminder if you are feeling that way.
Know that you are not alone, no matter how much it might feel like you are.

It’s ok to feel sad, anxious, confused, vulnerable, scared or hopeless.
But please do not bottle those feelings up, and do not be ashamed of how you feel.
Speak up, don’t man up.

Talk.
People will listen. People will care. And people will be able to help.

Nothing is ever permanent. Things do get better.
You will get better.
If I can, you can too.

Last year, you guys helped me raise over £7,500, and it would be incredible if this year we could top that and hit the £10,000 goal!

Any donation, no matter the size, can help save the life of a man you love.

Thank you for reading.
Big love always,
Chenz

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9 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
June Lawson
£20

Hope the running going well - Gran x

9 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
June Lawson
£20

Hope the running going well - Gran x

12 hour(s) ago
I ran 17.05 km01:43:05

12 hour(s) ago
I ran 17.05 km01:43:05

1 day(s) ago
I ran 17.2 km01:42:31

1 day(s) ago
I ran 17.2 km01:42:31

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Cove Reformer Studio
£30

Totally inspiring, you’ve got this! Good luck! Love from the entire team at Cove Reformer Studio

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Cove Reformer Studio
£30

Totally inspiring, you’ve got this! Good luck! Love from the entire team at Cove Reformer Studio

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£10
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£10
2 day(s) ago
I ran 17.01 km01:40:39

2 day(s) ago
I ran 17.01 km01:40:39

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Susan Haren
£47

Proud of my nephew not only running also promoting and encouraging talking x

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Susan Haren
£47

Proud of my nephew not only running also promoting and encouraging talking x

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
T Kyle
£20

Go Vince!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
T Kyle
£20

Go Vince!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£10
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£10
3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£20

With you all the way, Vincent. I’ve been where you were, & still getting through it. Safe travels.

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£20

With you all the way, Vincent. I’ve been where you were, & still getting through it. Safe travels.

3 day(s) ago
I ran 17.01 km01:40:23

3 day(s) ago
I ran 17.01 km01:40:23

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Annabel Mundroina
£10

Well done,
Love
Annabel and Anthony (mads)

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Annabel Mundroina
£10

Well done,
Love
Annabel and Anthony (mads)

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Andy Erritt
£50

Good luck Vince, great effort !!

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Andy Erritt
£50

Good luck Vince, great effort !!

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Simon Berry
£15

Loving the commitment to the cause Vince, go smash those 17k’s! #teamMads

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Simon Berry
£15

Loving the commitment to the cause Vince, go smash those 17k’s! #teamMads

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
steve edmonds
£15

Smash it bro. See you at mincka for refuelling

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
steve edmonds
£15

Smash it bro. See you at mincka for refuelling

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
JACK MCLELLAN
£50

Big shout out from Laos pal.

Best of luck and for a great cause

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
JACK MCLELLAN
£50

Big shout out from Laos pal.

Best of luck and for a great cause

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Julian Barker-Danby
£15
4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Julian Barker-Danby
£15
4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Jack Sadler
£20
4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Jack Sadler
£20
4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Bede Tyler
£17

You’re smashing it!

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Bede Tyler
£17

You’re smashing it!

4 day(s) ago
I ran 17 km01:40:09

4 day(s) ago
I ran 17 km01:40:09

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Clare Arundale
£23
4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ronan Barrett
£50
4 day(s) ago
I ran 17.01 km01:49:27

4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Holly Curtis
£3

This is such a wonderful thing to do! — Highlighting mental health for men is so important.
Good luck with it all,
Holly x

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£100

Brilliant work Vince!

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Nathan Brown
£40
6 day(s) ago
I ran 17.2 km01:47:46

1 Week(s) Ago
I ran 17 km01:39:01

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Previous year's posts
51 Week(s) Ago
Vincent Lawson

NEW TARGET!

Following the absolutely amazing generosity of everybody so far, I have made the decision to increase my fundraising target up to £5,000.

As this is a big jump from the original target of £3,500, I have set myself a challenge if I am to achieve this.

If I raise £5,000, I will run a marathon in December.

So if you want to see me deep in the pain cave, please keep the donations rolling in.

Love to you all!

Chenz x

104 Week(s) Ago
Stef Plowman

Hey!

I wanted to say a huge thank you for the amazing amount you have raised so far – you’re a Mo Legend and you’ve secured your spot in our exclusive Platinum Club 2023!  
 
Thanks to you, more men can live healthier and longer lives. To read about some of the projects you’ve helped to fund go to movember.com/impact  
 
You’ll get an email in December with details of how to claim your Platinum Club rewards and, in the meantime, I hope you have a great rest of the month. 
 
United we Mo 
Stef, Mo HQ

107 Week(s) Ago
Stef Plowman

Hey!
 
Thank you for answering the call of the Mo, it’s great to have you back on board! Last year you hit the giddy heights of our Platinum Club and we can’t thank you enough for your amazing support.  
 
Thanks to you, more men can live healthier and longer lives. To read about some of the projects you’ve helped to fund go to movember.com/impact   
 
We’re here to guide you on your Mo journey so please get in touch if you need anything at all. Mo on! 
 
Stef
Mo HQ

156 Week(s) Ago
Stef Plowman

Hey!

I wanted to reach out personally to say thank you for the amazing amount you have raised so far –you’re a Mo Legend and you’ve made it into our exclusive Platinum Club!  
 
Thanks to you, more men can live healthier, happier and longer lives. To read about some of the projects you have helped to fund go to movember.com/impact  
 
Look out for Platinum Club rewards coming your way and, in the meantime, I hope you have a great rest of the month. 
 
Mo wishes 
Stef - Mo HQ

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