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ISSUE NO. 1792
7 - 13 November 2019
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MONACO OR BUST! by Cami O’Reilly A BRITISH expat is taking on a 1,000 mile walk from Marbella to Monaco to raise awareness for mental health. Someone once said that everywhere is walking distance if you have the time, and Mick Slater is determined to prove it is true. After taking time out from his hectic life and supplement company Cheeky Nutrition, Mick is pushing his body to the absolute limit to make sure he completes the mammoth challenge. Every day he wakes up and walks for 12 full hours, reaching an average of 33 miles per day. And he will carry on until he reaches the beautiful city on the French Mediterranean. The whole adventure will be in support of mental health and the charity Mind. Mind provides advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem, as well as campaigning for better services and promoting understanding. Thanks to them, millions of people have access to help and support. Supporting Mind is important to Mick, who explained his reasoning. “For me, there is a deep connection with the psychological effects of life. Peo-
WALK TO FREEDOM: Mick Slater (inset) is walking from Marbella to Monaco.
ple are suffering in silence and aren’t living the life they want or reaching their full potential.” Originally from South Derbyshire, Mick and his wife Karen moved to Marbella a year ago with their grown-up children Claire and Tom. His family, including daughter Hannah in the UK, have been great pillars of support and will help him tirelessly to reach his goals. The walk is treacherous in many stretches and Mick is fighting the elements. Bruised heels, large lorries and precarious conditions won’t stop Mick though, who says. “The walk wasn’t designed to be easy. I’m cutting sleep and dodging lorries. When you’re at the point
where everything is against you, the negativity comes.” However, Mick has a purpose to keep him going. “When people are literally taking their own lives, it’s as real as you can get. When I’m walking, it’s so real. I’m going through a personal transformation This is my walk to freedom.” Marbella to Monaco is an amazing adventure for a very important cause. The avid
walker shares daily updates on his Facebook page Mick R Slater and his Instagram @mickrslater. The true objective is to get people talking and promoting understanding. Mick has set an ambitious target of £30,000 but every little helps and is very appreciated! Visit https://www.justgiv ing.com/fundraising/mickslater to show your support.
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