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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 18 CONNECTED | June 2017