After many years of playing sports, I had to stop playing in October 2023, due to injuries. I have had a lot of injuries over the years and have been told – many times – that I could not achieve certain things. I have always been someone who likes to prove people wrong, which led me to set myself a new challenge. My Dad has also signed up so we are going to have a go together! The Great North Run will be taking place on Sunday 7th September 2025 so look out for me on TV!

My Dad and I thought long and hard about what charity to raise money for, and CALM is one that is significant for both of us. If you are able to donate to this incredible charity, that would be amazing! If not, please raise awareness for anyone who would benefit from their services.

Here is the link to my fundraising page:

https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2025.enthuse.com/pf/garry-jones?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7os-m134o7aHNGwqsrSGaGAEwiTlyYNSzHHYCxE-1WPC7bY2IyY4Ccigu0Bw_aem_JAFp8aYLlOW32RJuOBtVQg

Here is some information about CALM:

About us

We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling terrible, standing up to stereotypes, and standing together to show life is always worth living.

125 lives are lost every week to suicide. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. We exist to change this.

We do it by provoking conversation, running life-saving services, and bringing people together so they reject living miserably, get help when they need it and don’t die by suicide.

Anyone can feel suicidal. So we need to be there for everyone. From advice on our website about issues you might be facing; through to free, confidential chats with our helpline staff, online or on the phone, we’re here for anyone who’s struggling, every single day of the year. No matter what.

Our helpline and webchat are open 365 days a year, offering practical suggestions for all of life’s problems – whether that’s anxiety, relationship concerns, health worries, money worries or suicidal thoughts. Our staff answer a call every 59 seconds – they listen, talk and help people struggling with life to make a plan so they can begin to look to the future.