Poor mental health is a growing epidemic in the UK. It affects every single one of us in some way and can have a huge impact on people's personal, family, community and work life.

Immersion in cold water has been proven to help people manage both their physical and mental well being. It helps people connect with nature, be social, be active in a non competitive way and the cold water itself can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve people's quality of sleep and increase their energy levels. The Wild Swim project aims to reach those people who whether for social economic, cultural or other reasons may not have the opportunity to benefit. We know there are many barriers to people taking part and we aim to remove them and offer equal opportunity to all.

People who attend the Wild Swim project courses are referred to us by their GP, social prescriber, mental health charity and they can also self refer. To find out more go to https://fnd.us/325nt6?ref=sh_eBqt63

'The wild swim project has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life! I have met some wonderful people and I am finding the well being benefits extraordinary, including feeling calmer and happier. Thank you' - participant

By donating what you can, we can offer more free places on the Wild Swim project, we can buy useful equipment, we can fund transport and we can pay lake fees as necessary.

How your donations could make a difference:

£1776 - fund a typical 4 week course for 12 people

£148 - fund someone to attend a full course

£37 - fund someone to attend one session

£5 - fund a typical lake entry fee

If you would like to know more people feel free to contact

Jude Palmer 07946 637584 @runsurreyhills or Paul Mackenzie 07930 304312

Founders of the Wild Swim project

THANK YOU

Run Surrey Hills

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