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Oct 2020
Harrogate Town takes part in mental health campaign
Harrogate Town fans have been asked to nominate someone whose mental health has suffered during the coronavirus pandemic and is deserving of a special Zoom call from a first-team player.
The initiative is part of mental health charity Mind's 'Do One Thing' campaign, which inspires people to make one small change or take one action to look after their mental health. All English Football League clubs are taking part.
Nominations should be emailed to community@harrogatetownafc.com by Friday October 9. A group of senior Town players will then judge the nominations.
Supporters can also get involved in the campaign by sharing on social media their one piece of advice or activity that can improve mental health.
Paul Farmer, chief executive of Mind, said:
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