A team of runners from Pitsford-based J Sweeney Accountants took part in the Northampton Half Marathon last month to raise funds for a mental health and suicide awareness charity.
The team, including Director James Sweeney, completed the 13.1-mile course which loops around Northampton town centre, taking in The Racecourse, Abington Park, the University of Northampton and then past the iconic Sixfields and Franklin’s Gardens stadiums.
Running in support of Kelly’s Heroes, which provides vital services to those suffering mental health issues, or those families and friends whose lives have been affected by suicide, the accountants have already raised more than £1,700 thanks to donations from family, friends and business associates.
Any funds raised go towards the charity’s initiatives, including running support groups, retreats and counselling for affected families, providing awareness training to workplaces and schools to help the wider community be better informed on mental health issues, and also helping to support those suffering with mental ill health.
The charity also provides services to those experiencing suicidal ideation and mental health issues. These include live chats and counselling services that allow people to access the support they need within days of an initial referral. Services like these are so important, especially considering that mental health support on the NHS often has months long waiting lists.
James Sweeney said:
“I’m so proud of the huge effort the team put into training for and completing this major athletic challenge. The money raised will be a huge help to Kelly’s Heroes and have a massive impact on the lives of those dealing with mental health issues and families affected by suicide.
“We are big supporters of the charity, and the work they do to help people in real need is inspiring to see, we just wanted to do something, albeit very small in the grand scheme of things, to try to raise funds and awareness for the charity.”
J Sweeney Accountants offers a full range of accountancy and financial services for SMEs, including year-end accounts, tax planning, company formation and business plans. The firm also offers outsourced financial directorships for clients who don’t have an in-house finance department.
There is still time to donated to the J Sweeney team’s fundraising efforts and help them towards their target of £2,000, and in turn help fund the work of an incredible local charity.
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Contact J Sweeney Accountants on 01604 950034, email info@jsweeneyaccountants.co.uk or visit the J Sweeney Accountants website.
