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Author in ‘feet’ of endurance for Lamp
Water charity calls on support to help Nepal
Aquabox has launched an appeal to support its work in Nepal. The Derbyshire-based charity –
which sends water filters and humanitarian aid to disaster zones around the world – is raising funds to support its aid provision to Nepal.
Nepal lies almost completely
within the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which are constantly on the move. Earth tremors are a frequent occurrence, and the country is subject to regular mudslips, landslides, earthquakes and flooding. Aquabox consultant Colin Petty
said: “Our simple and robust hand- pumped Aquabox filter needs no chemicals, and uses a micro- filtration element to eliminate
disease pathogens like cholera, polio, typhoid and guinea worm.” The filter units are assembled by
a volunteer team at Aquabox’s depot in Wirksworth and despatched to disaster zones around the world, teaming up with local partners to oversee final distribution. Colin added: “Aquabox has been
working in Nepal since 2013, supplying thousands of filter units to help families left homeless. Together, these filters have provided destitute Nepalese residents with millions of litres of safe water.”
To support the Aquabox Nepal campaign, visit
www.justgiving.com/ campaign/AquaboxinNepal
Leicestershire author Stewart Bint walked 10km barefoot to raise funds for mental health charity Lamp (Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project). He took part in the Lamp5k campaign, held during Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 between 10 and 16 May, which challenged people to walk 5km and promote the positive effects of physical exercise on mental health. As a keen walker and advocate of
good mental health, Stewart took on a double challenge without shoes or socks, walking two 5km routes across fields, bridleways, gravel paths and urban streets. He said: “I've been passionate about mental health after suffering a
Barefoot walker Stewart Bint
crisis in 1997, which led to me being hospitalised for 10 weeks. When I learned of Lamp’s 5k event, it seemed an ideal opportunity to raise awareness of Lamp and demonstrate how regular exercise helps me. “As an avid walker, I felt 5km would be too easy for me personally
so as I go barefoot as much as possible for both mental and physical health reasons, I set myself the challenge of doing two 5km walks in bare feet during Mental Health Awareness Week.” Lamp, which helps people access mental health services, has
reported an upsurge in demand for its helpline, advocacy services and online resources during the Covid-19 pandemic. The average number of calls per month had doubled by October 2020 and last year’s target for advocacy support was reached months ahead of schedule.
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