My Activity Tracking
159
kms
My target 155 kms
My movement goal is walk/run 5km of continuous physical activity per day to help improve my physical fitness and keep those January blues at bay.
This January, I'll be challenging myself to get active every day as part of the RED community.
Together, with REDers across the country (UK), I'll be going the extra mile to support myself and others by raising funds for Sport in Mind.
I have also committed to this challenge to help raise awareness and support for suicide prevention and support groups. I personally commit to contribute 10% of the total amount I raise for sport in mind, to the Samaritans and Survivors of bereavement by suicide.
Please see below for more information on my chosen charities.
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
My Achievements

Added your story

Set donation target

Created a team

Shared page

Tracked distance

25% of fundraising target

50% of fundraising target

75% of fundraising target

Reached fundraising goal

Fundraising laces Gained

Reached activity goal
My Updates

#WHYIRED
Friday 20th JanI’ve been aware of REDJanuary for several years. The founder and CEO attended the same school as me growing up and I’ve watched the organization grow through her social media. I always thought it was a great idea but that was as far as it went.
At the end of January 2022, I received a phone call from my friend in New Zealand. I immediately knew something was wrong as we only ever speak through WhatsApp messaging or video calls. A mutual friend of ours had died by suicide.
I had not spoken to this friend for several years, we gradually lost touch after I moved to away. But he was a friend. We went to nursery, primary and secondary school together, played football, travelled, etc.… you get the gist, we were close. He was a big part of my life for a long time and the news of his passing and the way he passed, absolutely floored me. I had no idea he was in such a dark place and the guilt of not being there for him in any capacity, consumed me.
I knew January 2023 would trigger me, I knew it would have implications on my mental health, my work, study and most importantly my family. In the aftermath of the events of last January, I was not present. I was physically present, but I had nothing else but my physical presence to give. I was aware of this, I could see it, but I couldn’t do anything to change it. I could see how it was affecting my wife and my son. I could see the sadness in their eyes, and I couldn’t allow it to continue.
I started seeing a counsellor and with her help, I developed the tools and strategies I needed to help me get back to a place where I could focus my energy where it was needed most. My wife and son are the most important thing in the world, and I needed to do whatever it takes to be the person they need me to be and the person they deserve.
My intention was never to raise money through REDJanuary. My original motivation was simply to take part in the memory of my friend, but I was still focusing on the negative. Instead, I decided to channel my efforts in a more positive way and look forward by using what is important to me as motivation. That is why I am raising money (and hopefully a little awareness) for mental health charities. I’m currently the number one individual fundraiser in the world right now, it’s a UK initiative but I prefer my interpretation. I’m so grateful for all the support and donations I’ve received so far and would love for it to continue.
I’ve also personally pledged to donate 10% of all money raised through REDJanuary for Sport in Mind to The Samaritans and Survivors of Bereavement by suicide (SOBS). Some of you may be aware of the amazing work the Samaritans do but the SOBS are a fantastic organization who have provided my friend’s family with much-needed support and advice through a very difficult time and would massively benefit from any contribution.
ShareThank you to my Sponsors

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Oasis & Counselling Department

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Anonymous
Just remember, you are awesome and we are all here for you if you ever need anything we are all here for you.

£53
Anonymous

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Nina Hewitt
What a great cause and positive thing to commit to. You’ve got all our support! Love Nina, Matt and the boys x

£51.94
Philip Shadbolt
Well done Lee, proud of you ❤️

£38.16
Sheila Moran
Great idea Lee :), keep up the good work.

£32.86
Annette
Congratulations 🏃♂️🏃♂️ Keep it going x

£32.86
Laura Pedder

£32.86
Anonymous

£32.86
Richard Bower
Run Shadbolt run!!!

£32.86
Emma Corcoran
Amazing, great cause! :)

£31.80
Michelle Cartledge
Well done & good luck Lee

£31.80
Kerry Clegg
Run Dolph, run… Patience you must have, my young Steef… There’s some good in this world, Mr Dolph, and it’s worth fighting for… (proud of you - you got this!) Xx

£31.80
Alan Cartledge
Well done Lee!

£31.80
Suzie Shadbolt
Love you, proud of you xxx

£31.80
Sandy Johnston
Well done lad, keep pushing, keep steefing! X

£31
Tom Mccausland

£30
Renee Hyde
You got this Lee, I believe in you! Good luck and have fun with this :)

£26.50
Anonymous
Amazing achievement, and such a good cause!

£21.20
Sylvia Ash
Well done Lee xx So proud of you!

£21.20
Afiyah Sanghar
Well done Lee! Such a great cause

£21.20
Hannah Ralph
Proud of you mate xx

£21.20
Deirdre Gale

£21.20
Jez

£21.20
Phil Shadbolt
Good luck Lee

£20
Shirina Fotuhi
Way to go Lee, this challenge is amazing!

£11.66
Rosemin Guerrero
Keep stepping - great causes.

£10.60
Spencer Shadbolt
Well done daddy!

£10.60
Sco
Run Deef, run!

£10.60
Lee Shadbolt

£10.60
Philip Mayer
Walk/run Steef, walk/run!!

£10
Stain & The Stainettes
There will be days when you just don't feel like doing it….but there will be a lifetime knowing you did. Steef. Please

£10
Rachael Malone

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Rhiannon Bowering
Well done!

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Good luck, Lee! From all your favourite colleagues :)