A Cornish mental health organisation is organising a mammoth charity coast to coast walk to mark World Mental Health Day.
A team of staff members from Pentreath Ltd will be joined by former and current clients as well as some external agencies who support the organisation for the challenge.
It will see them tackling the 27-mile journey along the entire length of the Saints Way from Padstow to Fowey.
World Mental Health Day falls on Sunday 10 October this year and the walkers will set off on their ultra-marathon distance relay trek the following day.
Participants can either tackle the whole route or join smaller groups of walkers who will tackle 6-to-8-mile sections of the journey.
Katie Mutton, an advisor from Pentreath who is coordinating the event said: "Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year and this pandemic has proven to be a struggle for many people. We just want the people of Cornwall to know that we are still here to provide help.
"We’d like make it clear that you do not need to go via a doctor or other specialist to get help from Pentreath, you can simply self-refer by giving us a call or by visiting our website to download a referral.
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"We’re pleased to be promoting World Mental Health Day with #WalkingYourWay again, this time stomping from Cornwall’s north to south coast in a day.
"We’ve marked this occasion in recent years with our Walking Your Way initiative with groups enjoying walks along the coastal footpath in various parts of the county.
"It seems fitting as we accompany those we support on their own personal journey, much like a walk.
"Of course, walking provides so many benefits as well, not just the physical exercise and socialising with like-minded people but also enjoying the incredible scenery, all of which contributes positively to mental wellbeing."
Pentreath has been supporting people suffering and recovering from mental ill health throughout Cornwall since 1991.
Their aim has always remained the same; promoting good mental health through personal development, education, and employment.
Whilst shining a light on mental health awareness, this year's event will also raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Katie adde: "We chose to support Cancer Research UK as a close friend and colleague of ours recently lost her daughter to Cancer and this is our way of showing our support to the family."
Those wishing to take part in the walk can do so by contacting Pentreath on 01726 862727 or email: walkingyourway@pentreath.co.uk.
To donate online please visit: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/walking-your-saints-way
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