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Vincent Lawson
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Target: £10,000
raised £13,400 since 2020
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Testicular cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention

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

The moustache is a symbol of support for us blokes that are going through it, normalising the fact that it is ok to not be ok.

I will be running 17km a day, every day, during November (over 500km across the month). This is to raise awareness for the male suicide rate in England, where 17 out of every 100,000 men will take their own life. This means we lose 14 men every single day to suicide, so I want to honour those men through my running.

This is a cause very close to my own heart. Over the last few years, I have had to overcome some of the hardest challenges of my life, facing extreme lows, suffering from severe depression and unbearable 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, as I didn't think I would ever see the light again.

But, I allowed myself to be open, honest, and vulnerable and accepted that I was struggling. I took action by talking to my family and my friends and reached out for support from my GP and a therapist. It was so difficult to face, but this is what helped pull me out of the darkness and stopped me from becoming one of those statistics.

This is why I am so passionate about sharing my experience and participating in Movember. If I can help others who may be experiencing similar thoughts and feelings, that is so, so, important to me.

Helping to raise essential funds that can be used to support other men that are struggling in a similar way is vital. The money we raise can help to save the live of a man you love.

So this month is dedicated to raising awareness around men’s health and breaking down the stigma that surrounds men’s mental health in particular, while striving to change the statistics for men around the world that I so nearly became a part of.

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

So, please, use this a reminder if you are feeling that way.

Know that you are not alone, no matter how much it may feel like you are.

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

Please, talk.
People will understand.
People will care.
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 £7,000 and it would be amazing this year if we could try to top this 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,
Chenz xxx

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Previous year's posts
45 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Kevin Tite
£10

Congrats Vince, inspirational stuff for a great cause. Kev T.

Previous year's donations
45 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Kevin Tite
£10

Congrats Vince, inspirational stuff for a great cause. Kev T.

Previous year's activities
45 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5.13 km00:29:03

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45 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Zack Henry
£100
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Donation from:
Zack Henry
£100
45 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
John Maddox
£47

Had to get you over the £7,500 mark, the least you deserve for such an inspiring achievement. A huge congratulations on completing such a remarkable feat with such commitment throughout!

45 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
John Maddox
£47

Had to get you over the £7,500 mark, the least you deserve for such an inspiring achievement. A huge congratulations on completing such a remarkable feat with such commitment throughout!

45 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Becky Frankish
£23

Incredible effort for an amazing cause x

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Donation from:
Becky Frankish
£23

Incredible effort for an amazing cause x

45 Week(s) Ago
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an anonymous supporter
£50

Big up, Chenzo! Absolutely smashed it

45 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£50

Big up, Chenzo! Absolutely smashed it

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Joe Cheeseman
£23
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Stuart Brownings
£10

Amazing work vince!

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Stuart Brownings
£10

Amazing work vince!

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Emma Pryke
£10

Super inspiring. Mental health is the highest mountain to climb x

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Emma Pryke
£10

Super inspiring. Mental health is the highest mountain to climb x

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Simon Rea
£100

u da man, once again. Big love from Laos

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Simon Rea
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u da man, once again. Big love from Laos

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Caroline Goodwin
£32

Awesome run today

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Caroline Goodwin
£32

Awesome run today

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Adena Stonely
£15

Well done Vincent. Such a great cause x

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Donation from:
Adena Stonely
£15

Well done Vincent. Such a great cause x

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Alison Marsh
£23

Well done Vince, what an amazing result. Ali and Ali xxx

45 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Alison Marsh
£23

Well done Vince, what an amazing result. Ali and Ali xxx

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Charlotte Sheard
£15

Huge achievement, congratulations!

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Charlotte Sheard
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Huge achievement, congratulations!

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Billie Phillpot
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Jen Ayres
£15

It’s been inspiring seeing you out on your routes. Rain, shine, day, night. True dedication. Amazing effort for a great cause.

45 Week(s) Ago
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Jen Ayres
£15

It’s been inspiring seeing you out on your routes. Rain, shine, day, night. True dedication. Amazing effort for a great cause.

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Stephanie Anderson
£15

Well done Vince, amazing achievement

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Holly Gorringe
£10

Smashed it. Good luck tomorrow

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an anonymous supporter
£10

Very proud to know you Vince x

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Bryony Bushnell
£25

Great effort, well done! Good luck for the marathon tomorrow!

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Previous year's posts
49 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

102 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

105 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

154 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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