Mind Over Miles: Our 24 hours, 78 mile walking challenge.

What are we doing?

On Friday 10th October, World Mental Health Day, the Harding Financial team will take on our toughest challenge yet: a 24-hour walking relay for Mind; a charity that works to support those experiencing loneliness, loss, anxiety, depression and wider mental health issues.

We’re calling our challenge “Mind Over Miles” – and it’s exactly that. From 9:00 AM Friday to 9:00 AM Saturday, our team will keep moving for approximately 78 miles, whatever the weather. Through the cold, the dark, and the rain, we’ll walk in 4-hour shifts, determined to keep going for one reason:
Because no one should face a mental health problem alone.

This won’t be easy. It’s going to test our endurance and spirit – but that’s the point. For so many, living with mental health challenges can feel like an endless journey through the dark. We’re walking to shine a light, raise awareness, and fund the incredible work Mind does every day.

Here’s how you can help:

✅ Sponsor our team – Every donation helps Mind provide life-saving support so please donate what you can via our Just Giving page.

✅ Join us for a slot – Additionally, you can brave the elements with us and show your support in person. Please note that each walking slot starts and ends at our offices just outside of Guildford and will cover approximately 13 miles. We'll also have the option for guest participants to finish their walk at the half-way point (after 6-7 miles). Some of our Financial Planners will also be available to chat to during the route. Register your interest by filling out our form, here.

✅ Share our challenge with your network – We'd appreciate anything you can do to share this webpage link with your friends, family and wider network.

✅ Share your stories – Mental Health comes in many forms and is an issue that many people often don't understand until they experience it first-hand. Sharing our experiences can improve people's understanding and help others. If you have a story that you would like to share, we'd love to hear it and I hope you'll get in touch by emailing our Charity Champion, Helen Monteith, at [email protected]

Together, we can turn miles into hope. Thank you for standing with us.