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Ben West running
16 January 2025

Be the difference!

This year, Shout Volunteer and mental health advocate Ben West will take on a mammoth challenge on behalf of Shout - the Ultra X Marathon in Scotland.

Covering a distance of 50km, Ben will race across the Scottish Highlands, all with the aim of raising vital funds and awareness of our service. Thank you, Ben! 💜

Ben West in his running gear

Ben has been a champion of Shout since we launched; his tireless campaigning and fundraising has meant he has been the difference to many people’s lives as they look to us for crisis support.

Now, he’s calling on others to show their support, too.

By donating your time or money, you can be the difference in someone’s life and help during their moment of need.

Did you know:

➡️ £10 can fund one potentially life-saving conversation.

➡️ £25 can pay for a professional clinician to provide expert oversight, intervention and support for volunteers on the Shout platform.

➡️ £250 can fund the training of a new Shout Volunteer, who will be able to support hundreds of people and will almost certainly save and change lives.

The race is on to make a difference to people’s mental health.

Get involved

> Donate to Ben’s fundraiser

For the last three years I've been a volunteer at the national crisis text line, Shout. I've seen first hand the difference that ordinary people can have in someone else's life just by being there to listen in their moment of need. Shout provides its lifesaving service because people donate a small amount of their time to log in and be there for texters. I'm running this ultra marathon to raise vital funds and time for Shout. Join us as a volunteer or donate funds and you can be the difference when it matters for someone in crisis.

Ben West Donate today

Other ways you can show your support:

1. Become a Shout Volunteer

Shout Volunteers are at the heart of our service. They are often the first person many of our texters have spoken to when reaching out for support about a number of issues including anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationships and more.

We recruit volunteers throughout the year, and as a 24/7 service you can volunteer at a time that suits you. You'll receive training, join a digital community of supportive people and enhance your wellbeing, all while giving something back.

We’d love you to join us and be the difference for someone in crisis.

Become a volunteer
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2. Fundraise for Shout

Feeling inspired by Ben's ultra efforts? If you've always fancied a challenge but aren't sure where to start, take a look at the options we have available. Whether it’s a run, walk, cycle or a skydive, we’ve got lots of fundraising ideas for you to get involved in.

Raise money for a vital cause and have fun along the way.

Join a fundraising challenge
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