A Big Thank You from MIND

On 8th July 2010 Ben and Martin were invited guests at the Annual MIND Awards ceremony, held in London. The event was hosted by Lord Melvyn Bragg, and awards were presented by , among others, Mark Damazer, Controller of BBC2, and Alastair Campbell, a former MIND Champion for writing about working through and recovering from mental stress and depression. Ben and Martin were warmly received by Helen Marriott, Head of Events at MIND, who said that they had all felt inspired by the great Manchester to Cork Bike Ride, and the way in which Nick's family and friends had responded to losing him. We made it clear that we were representing all who had taken part in the Ride, and to the large network of friends who had supported them. It was quite something to meet so many people committed to helping those with mental health problems, and campaigning to improve the ways in which they are perceived and treated. We came away feeling that the money raised on Nick's behalf would be very well spent and felt determined to continue some form of support in the future.