‘Strength is hidden amongst the long silence of the suffering heart’
1 in 6 people report experiencing mental health problems. From anxiety and depression, through to PTSD – mental health can effect anyone, at any time and any age.
BeaverFit Business Development Manager and Ex Warrant Officer Glenn Osinski, took part in a gruelling 26.2 mile Sled Marathon at Manor Gym, partnered with Michael Coates. Throughout this challenge, Glenn and Michael remained in complete silence, whilst pushing and pulling a 75KG BeaverFit Sled.
The two completed the challenge in 20hrs 26mins, pushing through their thoughts and demonstrating both physical and mental strength, something of which many struggle with on a daily basis.
’This activity was important to both Michael and I. It was to symbolise a day in the life of someone close to suicide. We wanted to suffer in silence and raise money and awareness so that others didn’t have to’ said Glenn.
‘We kept each other going throughout. There’s a well known quote…”The body can stand almost anything, but it’s the mind you have to convince” Sharing that hardship together was incredible, but those suffering in silence don’t have that someone to rely on. We did it for them.
A message from our Co-founder
‘As a symbolisation of the struggles and hardships faced everyday by people, BeaverFit are following this activity with a reflection on how powerful and sometimes detrimental it can be to remain in your own thoughts.’
Tom Beaver.
BeaverFit endeavour to hold and maintain a positive working environment, with exercises such as monthly marathons and social activities outside of work, to ensure we are all having that opportunity to ‘talk to someone’.
It’s okay not to be DAM STRONG.
if you are struggling, or you know someone that may need help – reach out to some of the helplines below.
- Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
- SANEline. If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
- National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (open 24/7).
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
