Bradley & Callum: Running 200 Miles for Mental Health

Bradley Meah and Callum Kennan are running 200 miles in March to raise money and spread awareness of Men’s mental health

Bradley made the decision to challenge himself mentally and physically after loising his brother Ben to suicide two years ago.

Callum meanwhile has had his own struggles with mental health and now hopes to encourage young men to talk or seek help if they need it.

Bradley and Callum were Paul’s special guests on the breakfast show.  You can hear the full discussion right here.

• Please note that this interview covers sensitive subjects and may not be suitable for everyone.

Raising Money for Movember

The fundraising target was £300 – but this has already been exceeded and currently stands at an impressive £1413!

On average, the pair are running six and a half miles every day and throughout the month, will be inviting other young men who may have also struggled with mental health to join them.

You can follow their journey through Instagram (@Bradleymeah) and TikTok (@BradMeah).  

If you would like to donate please check out Bradley’s Movember Team Page.

Help is available

Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year, providing a safe place to talk for anyone who is struggling to cope.

Call 116 123 (this number is free to call and will not appear on your phone bill), 01204 521200 or email jo@samaritans.org.

Also, PAPYRUS aims to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives by breaking down the stigma around suicide and equipping people with the skills to recognise and respond to suicidal behaviour.  

HOPELINE 247 is the charity’s confidential helpline service providing practical advice and support to young people with thoughts of suicide and anyone concerned about a young person who may have thoughts of suicide.   

HOPELINE 247 is staffed by trained professionals, offering a telephone, text and email service.  

For practical, confidential suicide prevention help and advice call PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141, text 88247 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org.