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Jan 2023
Harrogate teenagers aim to lift 700,000 kg in January for mental health awareness
Four teenagers from Harrogate are attempting to lift 700,000 kg in January to raise money for a charity that helps men struggling with mental health.
Francis Brennan, 19, had the idea for the Lift for Life campaign after undergoing his own battle with depression last year.
He and friends Olly Broadhead, 19, Jack Pierce, 19 and Will Hart, 18, have been hitting the gym daily this month and recording their exploits on Instagram and TikTok to raise money and awareness.
The group had already been regular gym attendees and decided the challenge would help their own physical and mental wellbeing as well as the well being of others by promoting fitness. Every time they perform a repetition in the gym, the amount lifted goes towards the target.
They have already smashed their £1,000 for The Baddy Foundation , which was set up by British UFC fighter Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett and aims to combat the stigma around mental health.
The four young men are continuing with the challenge throughout the month with the goal of raising as much money as possible.
They have been using a variety of gyms in the Harrogate area, including PureGym, Coach, David Lloyd and Energise.
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Francis said:
Francis' mum, Louise is one of his biggest supporters.
She said:
You can donate to the groups charity for men's mental health here.
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