Transforming Lives Group to Tackle 150-Mile Team Relay from Scotland to Bolton for Mental Health Support
Andy Farnworth, founder of Transforming Lives Group, is leading an epic 150-mile team running relay from Scotland to Bolton on 25th October to raise vital funds for mental health and wellbeing support in the local community.
The ambitious challenge aims to raise £500 to provide wraparound support for participants struggling with day-to-day issues including mental health challenges, addiction, and loneliness.
The relay run will see a dedicated team of runners cover the gruelling distance in stages, with each mile representing hope and determination for those battling mental health struggles.
Transforming Lives Group was founded in 2014 with the mission to break cycles of addiction and mental health for people in the Bolton area. The organisation believes in compassion, support, and understanding, with real-life experience and a commitment to change helping people break free from addiction and mental health struggles to turn their lives around.
The group works with individuals aged 16 and above to improve recovery for people affected by drug, alcohol and substance misuse, organizing social, sporting and therapeutic activities for those suffering from mental health issues and ex-offenders.
The charity transforms lives in Bolton by creating a safe and welcoming space where individuals can connect and share issues. The organisation operates on the principle that everyone deserves a second chance and a renewed sense of hope.
The 150-mile Scotland to Bolton relay team consists of four dedicated runners who have committed to this challenging journey: Andrew Farnworth - charity founder and team organiser, alongside team members: Jason Grinnell, Eddie Birchall and Robert Wysocki.
The committed foursome will tackle the demanding route, with each member contributing their individual strengths to ensure the relay reaches its destination while raising crucial awareness for mental health support.
Andy Farnworth commented: “This relay is about more than raising funds, it’s about raising awareness of the daily battles faced by so many in our community. Every step we take represents our commitment to providing the wraparound support that can make the difference between someone feeling isolated and someone feeling supported.”
“These funds are absolutely crucial,” Farnworth emphasised. “£500 might seem like a modest target, but it represents weeks of vital support for individuals who are at their most vulnerable. It’s the difference between someone having a lifeline when they’re drowning in addiction, mental health struggles, or despair, and having nowhere to turn. Every pound we raise directly translates into hope, support, and potentially saving a life. That’s what will drive this team forward, mile after mile.”
Members of the public can support their cause by visiting the JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/andrew-farnworth-800