Inspirational People - Laz Assaratti, Mindrush!

https://www.mindrush.org.uk/

https://www.mind.org.uk/

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

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I’m sure you all remember Laz Assiratti from Beddau in Wales; On the 18th April 2020 Laz and friend Dave did a 24-hour DJ set, raising £3515.70 for NHS charities. As one of Roaming Brits Inspirational people, I am delighted to once again inform all of you, of his latest charitable endeavour and hope you will show your support for this spirited, galvanising young man.

Laz is currently undertaking a 2300-mile bike ride to every football league club in the country – his aim, to raise money for two fantastic mental health charities. His charities of choice are ‘Mind’ and ‘CALM’ (Campaign Against Living Miserably.) I have worked with ‘Mind’ myself in the past, and they were instrumental in helping me survive a particularly challenging time in my life. Without their support, my circumstances would have been very different today.

Laz has his own experiences with anxiety and depression, witnessing the loss of two people through suicide and several others who tried to take their own lives. These unpredictable times have brought all our consternations to the fore and anything we can do to support those who need it most is important. Laz has stepped up to the mark once again and not only wants to raise money for two fantastic charities, but he also wants to raise awareness of subjects most of us find hard to talk about.

Laz’s love of football has given him the motivation to push himself to his limits, in order to highlight a problem, close to his heart. This is a sport that has been touched by suicide over many years, highlighted in Laz’s mission statement in his blog, which I will include links to below.

As someone who understands the difficulties of despondency, loneliness and suicide I would like to wholeheartedly endorse Laz and his continued efforts to assist those in greatest need. Throughout this pandemic, all of us have seen a growth in mental health problems but very few of us have done anything to try and turn the tide of despair. Without people like Laz, stories of struggle wouldn’t be highlighted and most of us would remain oblivious to the magnitude of the problem we all face. You may not suffer with depression today, but chances are, you will in the future.

Laz isn’t a professional athlete, he is just an ordinary person, like you or I. He is however someone who wants to help, play his part and give something back, especially at a time of crisis. It is difficult changing attitudes and perceptions overnight, but by drawing attention to subjects close to his heart, he hopes to begin the process of reconnecting others with concerns that deserve all our support!

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