A VERY energetic and committed young man, Mike Saunders, who lives in Cheriton Fitzpaine, recently set out on a mission to raise awareness and money for the suicide prevention charity, PAPYRUS, Prevention of young suicide.

He wanted to inspire the industries we serve to reach out if warning signs of suicidal behaviour are manifesting.

After many years of working with professionals in highways, construction and rail, Mike learned that there were disproportionate numbers of workers losing their lives to suicide in these sectors, being the biggest killer of under-35’s.

He aimed to take action and utilise his passion for running to help make positive change, and voice that people are not alone.

Outside of the office and his responsibilities as Managing Director of Re-flow, Mike spends a lot of his time active and on the move, being an avid long-distance runner and martial artist.

Over the years, he’s built up his endurance and technique through amassing hundreds of hours of running experience, taking part in numerous marathons, and untra-marathons.

Starting on March 7, Mike started his day by running from his home to the office in Exeter, and ended his working day by again running the same route back home - 10 miles a day, five days-a-week, for four weeks.

On April 1, Mike ended his journey at Cheriton Fitzpaine and was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of villagers.

So far, he has raised £3,525 of his £4,000 target.

If you would like to donate to the charity the link is: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/re-flow-papyrus.

Mary Nunn