Mind in Mid Herts hosted its annual Mental Elf 5K Fun Run on Saturday, 30th November, raising over £6,200 to support vital mental health services across Hertfordshire.

Held at Oaklands College, the event brought together over 60 people of all ages, donning festive attire, for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and purpose.

Festive Fun for a Good Cause

From fun elf costumes to festive tunes, the event offered something for everyone. Local performers The Ver Players and St Albans Rock Choir entertained participants with uplifting music, while The Barking Barista kept everyone warm with coffee and tea. Everyone enjoyed face painting by Glitter Me This.

Mental Elf is more than just a fundraiser. It’s about connection, raising awareness, and ensuring no one feels alone in their mental health journey 

said Craig Fields, Digital Marketing Officer at Mind in Mid Herts.

The support and energy at this year’s event shows the incredible willingness of our community, to come together, volunteer, and support your local mental health charity.

Community Collaboration

The success of this year’s event was made possible by generous supporters like Summit Support LTD, whose fundraising efforts contributed significantly to the total raised.

We are proud to have joined Mental Elf again this year and thrilled to have raised over £1,000 for this great charity.

said Emily Russell, Summit Support LTD.

Mental health impacts us all, and seeing everyone come together for this event was brilliant.

Linda, Business Development Co-ordinator at Mind in Mid Herts, added:

Seeing the joy on participants’ faces made every moment of planning worth it. I am so proud of the runners, volunteers and Mind in Mid Herts Staff that made Mental Elf 2024 such a success.

Supporting Mental Health Services

The funds raised will directly benefit Mind in Mid Herts’ services, helping individuals across Hertfordshire access the support they need.

Still Time to Donate

There’s still time to support this vital cause this Christmas. To donate, please visit the Mental Elf JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mentalelf2024-mimh

Get Help Now

For immediate mental health support, visit www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/get-help-now.

For more information about Mind in Mid Herts
www.mindinmidherts.org.uk.

 

 

 

 

 

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Notes to editors

Media Enquiries:
Craig Fields
Digital Marketing Officer
[email protected]

About Mind in Mid Herts:

• Mind in Mid Herts is a local independent mental health charity, affiliated to national Mind, providing vital mental health support in a person-centred way to ensure that the people of Hertfordshire’s mental health is supported and respected.
• Mind in Mid Herts came into existence through the amalgamation of Mind in Welwyn Garden City/Hatfield, and Mind in St Albans on 1st March 2007, with a remit to provide services across the mid Hertfordshire area. Premises were secured in Stevenage and services commenced there from June 2008, and the Hertford office opened in April 2009.
• Services are for people aged 16 and over and include 1-1 Support, Talking Therapies, Social/Friendship Groups, Peer Support, Befriending, Courses & Workshops and Community Outreach.
• Mind in Mid Herts’ services can be accessed by filling out a self-referral form and do not require a GP referral or mental health diagnosis. mindinmidherts.org.uk/support-for-you/mind-in-mid-herts-services-referral-form/
• Mental Elf is an annual festive 5K Fun Run encouraging people of all ages and abilities to come together, raise funds, and promote awareness around mental health for Mind in Mid Herts while having fun in a supportive, inclusive environment.