Max Hunter Fund Mental Health Awareness Week “Lived Experiences” Roadshow
Max Hunter Fund Mental Health Awareness Week “Lived Experiences” Roadshow
The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity that wants every young person to have a positive relationship with sport. This is achieved by harnessing the unique platform of sporting role models far beyond their medals.
Former Professional Cricketer, Patrick Foster will be visiting grassroots sports clubs across the UK during the week of Monday 13th - Friday 17th May 2024 for a 1 hour workshop to mark Mental Health Awareness Week thanks to the generosity of donors to the Max Hunter Fund.
Patrick will share his harrowing lived experiences of addiction and mental health with the Youth Section of your club and enlighten them on the dangers of neglecting their mental health when faced with a setback.
With Patrick’s lows, there have been some incredible learnings and life-affirming moments, and Patrick will share some brilliant insights with your players about what they can do to support themselves and others in all areas of their lives; simple changes to our dialogue with friends to grasping the opportunities that life presents you. These are changes that Patrick has altered significantly.
Is “man up” when you break up with a partner really the term that should be used as an example?
Patrick will share his stories with raw emotion and vulnerability. Key themes will be how we can all maintain and improve our mental health but remain true to the fun and close environment that team sport and being part of a community can bring.
One of the key reasons the Max Hunter Fund is supporting programmes like this is to raise awareness of looking after your own mental health and to ensure that everyone knows where they can get support when they need it the most.
Is there a cost to our club? This programme is fully funded by the Max Hunter Fund and there will be no cost to the club. We do ask you to consider a contribution to the Fund following the programme to enable us to continue the growth of our vital work.
How does my club register its interest? Please contact Alex Wallace below stating the name and address of your club and the reasons that you feel the youth section of your sports club will benefit from the “Lived Experiences” Roadshow.
The Mintridge Team will be back in touch within 48 hours.
Here are some of the Max Hunter Fund programmes that have already taken place:
Stamford Rugby Club - Mental Health Webinar
Luctonians - Mental Health Workshop
28 Not Out Mental Health Awareness Week Roadshow - Nescot College
28 Not Out World Mental Health Day - Writtle University College
Men's Mental Health Programme with Nigel Owens MBE & Patrick Foster - Hartpury College
Where Can You Watch Our Ambassadors Compete?
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The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity that wants every young person to have a positive relationship with sport.
What Problem Are We Tackling?
In a world of superficial social media presence, increasing sedentary lifestyles, a mental health epidemic and the long reaching impact of Covid - 19, young people need to see a greater variety of sporting role models. Young people need the Mintridge Foundation more than ever.
Research commissioned by Continental Tyres, an official partner of the England Lionesses highlighted that 60% of girls aged between 11-17 believe an inspirational role model is the best way to kick start a sporting journey.
By giving people the confidence to move, they will find the confidence to shine and overcome life's challenges.
How Do We Achieve Our Mission?
The Mintridge Foundation harnesses the unique platform of sporting role models far beyond their medals.
Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual deliver holistic sports provision in schools, clubs and colleges across the UK for young people from all walks of life, of all abilities and physical capabilities via four strands:
1) Presentations and classroom sessions to share their unique sporting journey.
2) Coaching sessions to kickstart a healthy sporting journey or to help nurture an existing pathway.
3) To ensure the greatest legacy, some students have the opportunity to be mentored remotely by the Ambassador for a period of six months to offer continued support for their mental and physical fitness (delivered via safeguarded technology).
4) One parent / carer and staff member with each mentee receives tickets to watch their Ambassador compete and get behind-the-scenes access at a live sports fixture to showcase the power and opportunities of sport.
Each child has a unique journey. We believe that Mintridge Ambassadors help young people live well and develop mental and physical fitness superpowers. Sports stars have an incredible ability to ignite a fire within the young people they work with. Mintridge athletes, previously only seen on television, stand in front of students in person, give their time, expertise and advice. This makes the students feel special, they truly listen to the athletes in a different way to many other adults in their lives. Someone important is giving up their time for them, someone relatable.
Our Impact?
Our programmes change lives, and we are always thrilled to learn just how far-reaching and positive the outcomes can be, demonstrating the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness through participation. Equally, we have helped rebuild families and given young girls the confidence to own their own stage!
By bridging a gap and sprinkling the Mintridge magic, we are helping young people see what they can be, and that possibilities really are endless.
Young people learn life skills such as teamwork and leadership, they gain a sense of empowerment and the ability to receive constructive coaching preparing them for the workplace too.
Dual Impact
Both parties (mentor and mentee) leave our programmes feeling enriched and inspired.
The ripple effect of the programmes upon peers and the young person’s family creates an even greater positive benefit – positive repercussions are ongoing to ensure that more people are living well.
Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.
