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They helped me when I had nowhere else to turn.

After years of mental health struggles, I reached a breaking point and was admitted to CNWL. Their care changed my life. Now, I’m sharing my story — to thank those who helped me and to give back through a challenge that celebrates my recovery.

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11 News Posts
Oscar walking across hot coals
FundraisingSupporter Stories Published: 3 December 2025

A challenge rooted in hope: Oscar’s firewalk story

Read about Oscar's motivation for taking part, his personal connection to the cause and why it was important for him to support the charity.

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Firewalk Team After Completing The Challenge
Fundraising Published: 3 December 2025

CNWL Charity's firewalk raises over £12,000 for NHS patients and staff

CNWL NHS Health Charity hosted its first ever firewalk challenge on 13 November 2025 where 24 brave firewalkers took on the challenge to walk across hot coals.

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Ayo Sitting Down Inside Wearing Cnwl Nhs Health Charity T Shirt
FundraisingSupporter Stories Published: 10 October 2025

If I can walk on fire, you can too - Ayo's story

Ayo is taking on CNWL’s Firewalk to honour his journey of resilience and raise awareness for mental health. For him, walking through fire isn’t just a challenge, but a symbol of courage, healing, and hope.

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7 members of CNWL TOPAS team standing outside wearing CNWL NHS Health Charity t-shirts
Fundraising Published: 2 October 2025

TOPAS Ward go the distance for CNWL NHS Health Charity

Staff at CNWL’s The Older Person’s Assessment Service (TOPAS) have completed an inspiring challenge this September - walking a collective 1,000 miles to raise money for CNWL NHS Health Charity.

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Zoe With Her Medal At The Big Half Marathon
FundraisingSupporter Stories Published: 17 September 2025

Zoe’s inspiring Big Half Marathon journey

Zoe took on her very first half marathon to give back to the NHS who helped her through her toughest times.

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NHS Big Tea Celebration
Fundraising Published: 24 July 2025

TOPAS host NHS Big Tea

Staff at CNWL's The Older Person’s Assessment Service (TOPAS) proudly took part in the NHS Big Tea this month to raise funds for CNWL NHS Health Charity.

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Oli and Cornelius at Paris Marathon
Fundraising Published: 8 May 2025

Oli and Lucy run their first Marathon for CNWL NHS Charity

Last month, Oli and Lucy, laced up their running shoes and joined 57,000 others in the 2025 Paris Marathon. What made their run stand out? Not only was it was their very first marathon, but that they ran every mile in support of CNWL NHS Health Charity — a cause close to their heart.

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A group of people in front of Big Ben
Fundraising Published: 19 November 2024

Walking for Wellbeing: South Kensington Mental Health Team take on Thames Bridges trek

On 28 September 2024, staff members from the South Kensington and Chelsea Community Mental Health Hub embarked on the Thames Bridges Trek as one of many initiatives to raise money for the CNWL NHS Health Charity.

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Tony an Tommy Elliott
Fundraising Published: 5 November 2024

Father and son duo set to run Brighton Marathon 2025

In an inspiring show of support, father and son Tony and Tommy Elliott are gearing up for the 2025 Brighton Marathon to raise funds for CNWL NHS Health Charity.

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Sarah Hulme and Joshua Greaves
Fundraising Published: 23 August 2024

Making waves for a cause: Sarah and Joshua take on Swim Serpentine

Joshua Greaves, Camden Children’s Nutritionist, and Sarah Hulme, Inner London’s Community Services Director, are swimming the Serpentine on 14 September 2024 to raise money for CNWL NHS Health Charity.

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Toyeeb in the CNWL Health Charity Running Vest
Fundraising Published: 21 August 2024

Toyeeb takes on the Big Half to support CNWL’s Charity

Toyeeb Lawal, a Registration Authority Agent at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), is gearing up to take on the Big Half this Sunday to support our work.

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