On 13th August 2022, the London MEP team came together to conquer Tough Mudder, Morden Park.
The event saw us take on a 5K course and overcome 14 gruelling obstacles.
Some of them were truly terrifying and disgusting, but the team worked closely together to clear all of them over the course of roughly an hour and 15 minutes.
To make a great day even better, London MEP collectively managed to raise over £2000 for our chosen charity!
Mates in Mind is a leading UK charity raising awareness and addressing the stigma of poor mental health. They promote and lead on the development of positive mental wellbeing within the workplace. Mates in Mind works across industries, focusing on construction, as well as related sectors including transport, logistics, manufacturing, and others.
As people working in the construction sector we see first hand the impact of pressures of tight contracts, long hours, rising costs and a "macho" culture which prevents many people from seeking support and help when they may need it, putting further stress on their own mental health and wellbeing.
Is it with this in mind we recognise the importance of the work that Mates in Mind and raise money to support what they are doing to educate organisations to tackle the silence surrounding mental ill-health, and embed a positive culture change in these workplaces.
London MEP plan to continue our relationship with Mates In Mind and explore ways that we can integrate mental health awareness and training within our organisation.