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The Independent
8 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
Presenter Danny Campbell to run 10k race in Crocs in memory of late brother
A TV presenter and architect is to run a 10k race in his signature Crocs in memory of his late brother as he raises funds for a mental health charity. Danny Campbell, a judge on Scotland's Home of the Year, will run the Glasgow Men's 10k on Sunday June 15. His younger brother Duncan died in 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Before his death, Duncan Campbell spoke about his mental health in a book called The Suicide Notes and at an Edinburgh Fringe show of the same name. Danny Campbell said the race will be deeply personal, and funds raised will go to the Mental Health Foundation. He said: 'There were days where I was really overwhelmed, anxious, and felt like I was failing at everything – being a dad, running a business, keeping it together. 'My brother was honest about his own struggles, and that has been an inspiration and, in many ways, it's changed my life. 'Running in Crocs might sound daft, but it's about showing up exactly as you are and marching to the beat of your own drum. That's what he taught me.' Known for their signature aesthetic rather than as running shoes, the Crocs are likely to make the 10k even harder for Campbell. The 34-year-old, who founded Glasgow-based HOKO Design in 2019, has become well-known in Scotland through his architectural work, as well as for his TV presenting. Behind the scenes however, he has had to face the loss of his brother, while growing a business and raising his three young sons. The presenter said: 'When Duncan died, everything changed. He was so young. He was kind, funny, and smart. He was always the first to ask how I was doing. 'If Duncan had decided to end his life, we would have lost those final special years together. I'm grateful we had that time. 'I believe we had that time because he opened up. Hopefully by running a very slow 10k in squishy shoes, I can encourage others to share their problems with those close to them.' The Glasgow Men's 10k starts at the Riverside Museum and finishes at Glasgow Green, and is designed to get men of all ages moving and talking – with a focus on mental health. Campbell added: 'I read all the comments online about my Crocs, and I think it's a great indicator of why people don't open up. 'I find the online abuse quite funny, but if you take a step back, it shows that if you do anything remotely different from the norm, people want to knock you down. 'We lose too many good people because they don't feel they can talk. If doing something a bit silly gets even one person to open up, that's a win. 'An event like this is brilliant because it brings men together and will hopefully help remove the stigma around mental health. Maybe it'll remove the stigma around wearing Crocs too.' Julie Cameron, associate director for Scotland at the Mental Health Foundation, said: 'We're incredibly grateful to Danny for taking on this challenge, raising both awareness and vital funds for the Mental Health Foundation. 'His message encouraging people, especially men, to talk about their struggles and seek support is more important than ever. 'While awareness has grown, stigma still holds many back from opening up about their struggles. 'Normalising conversations around mental health is crucial, and if an architect running a 10k in Crocs sparks those discussions, that's a win.'
CTV News
18 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Another record turnout for Barrie Waterfront Run
Participants at the Barrie Waterfront Run in Barrie, Ont., on Sun., June 1, 2025. The annual Barrie Waterfront Run once again saw a record turnout Sunday morning and raised thousands of dollars for local charities. According to MultiSport Canada, there were nearly 2,700 participants in the run's 13th edition, up from last year's 2,200, and representing a 20 per cent growth each year since the pandemic. Participants once again had the choice of running a 5K, 10K or half-marathon. There was also a 'Kids Run' and a 5K 'Stroller Run.' 'The day started out around 6 degrees and very low wind, which set the stage for near-perfect running conditions,' said Carolynne Simons, communications director for MultiSport Canada. 'The wind picked up on the course as the race was in progress, but it was not enough to stop anyone from having a great time and celebrating their finish with us and their families.' Organizers say the event raised more than $15,000 for local charities such as the Busby Centre, Candlelighters Simcoe, Seasons Centre for Grieving Children and COPE Service Dogs. MultiSport Canada will host their annual Barrie Triathlon on August 9 and 10 at Centennial Park.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Wolverhampton man to run 10 marathons in 10 days for charity
A man whose mother saved him from taking his own life will be running 10 marathons in 10 days for a mental health Edwards, from Wolverhampton, suffered from auditory psychosis in 2019 and would often hear a voice in his head, which would try to persuade him to kill one point, he had planned to leave his house and take his own life, but his mother, Tracey, stopped him at the door after she saw the "signs of pain" in Edwards has since recovered after receiving treatment, as well as learning various coping mechanisms, and is now focused on raising money for charity. He told BBC Radio WM that he wanted to "spread the message" that there was help for people in similar situations as he was."As men, I feel we do a lot of outward expression - exercising in the gym, football, hiking – we can do that; that makes us feel good," he said."But I think the magic is doing the inward work as well; that's just as important." Mr Edwards, quality assurance analyst, said he suffered with auditory psychosis - hearing noises, voices, or sounds that are not present - for eight months and struggled to speak to people about it."The ego in me as a man could not express what was going on," he added. "I was almost ashamed of it."After he told his family, he was taken to hospital for treatment and also started practising meditation and breathing said he was "thankful" to his mother for saving his life and that it meant he was still around to tell his story. 'Pull together' Mr Edwards said he aimed to raise about £15,000 for men's mental health charity Mandem marathon challenge, which will involve running 262 miles spread over 10 marathons, will begin on Sunday at the Molineux Stadium, home to Premier League football club Wolverhampton there, his journey will take him to Tamworth, Derby, the Peak District, Manchester, Liverpool, Northwich in Cheshire, Stoke-on-Trent and the Wrekin in Telford before finishing at Bilbrook Junior Football Club in Wolverhampton."Hopefully by doing this challenge, we can all pull together and help one another," he said. If you've been affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available via the BBC Action Line. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
The Hull Boy goes the extra miles to set a new record
A 17-year-old known as The Hull Boy has described becoming the youngest person to run the entire length of the UK as "surreal".Marcus completed the journey from Land's End to John O'Groats on raising about £130,000 for a mental health charity, he said the 58 days of running had been "the best months of his life".Marcus – whose nickname comes from his love of Hull City FC – is the first person under 18 to have completed the adventure. The teenager, who lives with his parents in Malton, North Yorkshire, has openly talked about his struggles with his physical and mental health."At the age of 15 I attempted to not be here any more," he said."I was 145kg [22.8 stone], diabetic, struggling badly with depression, anxiety and OCD."As a young carer for his father he felt unable to speak out about his own struggles, so he said he bottled up his started to run one mile a day before taking part in his first marathon in September, accompanied by his friend Russ Cook – known as the Hardest Geezer – who made global headlines after running the length of by Mr Cook, he said his dream was to run the length of the UK, and he hoped to raise £20,000 for the mental health charity said the journey was "very tough" and that at times it was wet, dark and a "lonely adventure".But there were also some unforgettable moments, from running alongside deer to enjoying amazing sunrises and said that running for a good cause brought people together."It's been beautiful. The last few weeks have been surreal," he added. Celebrity attention His challenge caught the attention of celebrities, and on day four of the run he received a special Olympic medal holder Sir Mo Farah posted on social media saying: "Keep going champ! Anything is possible."Former NFL star JJ Watt also sent a message, saying: "Just over a year ago, you began a journey to change your life and along the way, you changed the lives of so many others."Marcus said he met many "incredible" people along the way but one of his best moments was when someone drove four hours to find him on the road and share their story about mental on BBC Breakfast on Friday, he told Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt that he went to use the toilet at a supermarket thinking he had raised £70,000, but by the time he came out he realised he had raised £100, said he would now be doing nothing for a few days apart from resting and spending time with his family and dog Bruce. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wroughton running group helps restore historic chalk horse
A group of runners has helped restore a historic chalk horse. The Wroughton Whippets running group swapped their trainers for tools to give the Hackpen White Horse a makeover. The 20 volunteers stripped back weeds, re-edged the chalk outline, and applied fresh lime to the horse, which was carved in 1838 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria. James Hussey, landowner and custodian of the horse, said: "Thanks to the fantastic help of the Whippets and the generous supply of materials from Travis Perkins, the horse is well-groomed once again for us all to enjoy." The restoration is close to the home of the Wroughton Whippets. Read more: New use for old Swindon pub saves it from demolition Paul Bailey, founder of the Whippets, said: "As a local running group, we love this landscape and can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning. "We hope everyone loves the horse's haircut." The timing is perfect, as the freshly cleaned landmark will serve as a scenic backdrop for the group's upcoming Hackpen 10k, an annual charity trail run taking place on September 7. The event is open to both runners and walkers, with registration through EntryCentral. The Hackpen White Horse is believed to have been cut by Henry Eatwell, parish clerk of Broad Hinton, and possibly the local publican.
