When is a fundraiser not a fundraiser?
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When is a fundraiser not a fundraiser? Spoiler: when they’re people’s stories. We’re so grateful when people choose us for their fundraiser. Without fail, every. single. time. it’s the story behind each
... continue reading.Harry’s epic marathon fundraiser
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Harry’s epic marathon fundraiser Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I will be running the Edinburgh Marathon in May this year. I have selected Penumbra Mental
... continue reading.Daniel’s fundraiser for Milestone
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Daniel’s fundraiser for Milestone I am running the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for Penumbra in order to raise as much money as possible. Daniel Sherval is fundraising for Penumbra (justgiving.com) Penumbra
... continue reading.I have survived so much: Ryan’s marathon fundraiser
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I have survived so much: Ryan’s marathon fundraiser I am running the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for Penumbra in order to raise as much money as possible. Here’s the link to
... continue reading.My mental health is my weakness but it’s also my superpower
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My mental health is my weakness but it’s also my superpower On the 2nd June 2024 along with some colleagues, friends and family I will be walking the Aberdeen Kiltwalk
... continue reading.Is There Such a Thing as Selflessness?
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Is There Such a Thing as Selflessness? I recall in school being told there’s no such thing as a selfless act and being struck by that. Surely, we all possess
... continue reading.Sheena’s christmas appeal for 2023
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Sheena’s christmas appeal for 2023 Our recent impact report, Making a Difference, revealed that we’re reaching more than double the number of people we were in 2020. While we feel proud that
... continue reading.Rachael’s 1 Million Steps for Penumbra
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Rachael’s 1 Million Steps for Penumbra I have challenged myself to do 1 million steps over 50 days, to raise money for the new Penumbra centre ‘Hope Point, Dundee Wellbeing
... continue reading.Danni-Jo’s Journey: Climbing Scotland’s Highest Mountain
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Danni Jo’s Journey: Climbing Scotland’s Highest Mountain Anybody who knows me, will know I have always had a passion for mental health, and have dedicated my academic years to striving
... continue reading.They’re not just fundraisers, they’re people’s stories
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They’re not just fundraisers, they’re people’s stories When I think about especially poignant fundraisers I think, gosh there are so many! For many of our fundraisers, particularly those signing up to
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