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Teen Advocate Raises £200K for Mental Health Charity

10/24/2025

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Marcus Skeet, a 17-year-old mental health advocate from Norton, North Yorkshire, received a Special Recognition Award at the Pride of Britain Awards.
In his honor, a GoFundMe for Mind launched with initial celebrity donations totaling £50,000.
Skeet has battled mental health issues since his father's dementia diagnosis and turned to running to help.
He has raised over £200,000 for Mind, funding 'Marcus's Movers' groups across the UK.

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Story summary

Marcus Skeet, a 17-year-old mental health advocate from Norton, North Yorkshire, received a Special Recognition Award at the Pride of Britain Awards.
In his honor, a GoFundMe for Mind launched with initial celebrity donations totaling £50,000.
Skeet has battled mental health issues since his father's dementia diagnosis and turned to running to help.
He has raised over £200,000 for Mind, funding 'Marcus's Movers' groups across the UK.