31/08/2026
M E M B E R S P O T L I G H T
Meet Reece, one of our incredible members doing incredible things. Here's his story:
Mental health is something I’ve personally struggled with, and there have been times in my life when things have felt overwhelming and I haven’t known where to turn.
I’ve reached out to Samaritans myself. I know what it feels like to need someone to listen without judgement, and to have a conversation when you’re struggling to make sense of what’s going on in your own head. That experience is something I’ll never take for granted.
One of the things that really matters to me is changing the way we talk about mental health, particularly amongst men. Too many men struggle in silence. We’re often taught to get on with things, keep it to ourselves and not show that we’re struggling. But staying quiet doesn’t make those feelings disappear.
We need to talk to one another. We need to check in on our mates, ask how someone really is, and make it okay to say, “I’m not alright.”
That’s why I’ve decided to take on a marathon and raise money for Samaritans.
The marathon will undoubtedly be one of the hardest physical challenges I’ve ever taken on, but every mile will have a purpose beyond simply reaching the finish line. I’ll be running for the people who are struggling silently, for those who don’t know who to turn to, and for everyone who has ever needed someone to listen.
I’ve been in a position where I needed that person.
Now I want to help make sure that person is there for someone else.
If my fundraising can help Samaritans continue to be there for even one person on the other end of the phone when they desperately need someone to talk to, every mile will be worth it.
Please donate if you can, but more importantly, please talk. Check in on your mates. Ask the question. And if you’re struggling yourself, don’t suffer in silence.
Head over to Reece Tyack to donate if you can. Keep going, Reece!
