stepping
From running the London
Marathon, to travelling
100km in Race to the
Stones, we’re taking
millions of steps to help
young people affected
by mental health issues.
#ExtraordinaryPeople
T
hrough #DCTakingSteps we took
one million steps in this year’s
London Marathon, and we’re
aiming to take eight million steps in our
annual Race to the Stones event
– and that’s not including training!
We’re well on the road to raising
£55,000 for our charity partner The Mix,
which gives free, confidential support
to young people in the UK every day.
We’re also supporting young
people’s wellbeing, and changing the
it
up
stigma around mental health,
or sponsoring another colleague’s steps.
by working with Heads
Andrew Harrison, Deputy Chief
Watch the
Together – joining forces
Executive: “The Mix and Heads
Taking Steps
for the London Marathon
Together are doing some
appeal video here:
and Race to the Stones.
amazing work to support mental
youtube.com/
watch?v=3bjL8
health causes. Please support us,
T6GgTQ
please give your money,
Banding
please sponsor Heads Together.”
together
Kate Ferry, Group Corporate
Across our business, every
Affairs Director: “Please sponsor Team
colleague is pledging one positive step
Dixons Carphone. The Mix is a fantastic
towards tackling the wider mental health
charity but it really needs your help.
issue – from spotting when someone
Frankly the team deserves something for
needs support, spreading the word
wearing these ridiculous headbands!”
and signing up to volunteer for The Mix,
Donate here: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DCTakingSteps
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CONNECTED | June 2017