The new Deputy Mayor for Congleton will walk to Manchester on Friday for charity.

Cllr Rob Moreton, who is also the current Town Crier, will trek 25 miles from Congleton to Manchester from 7:15am on Friday.

He'll be doing it for Congleton charity Visyon, who are located on Fellowship House, Park Rd, Congleton CW12 1DP.

Rob said: "I am not just doing this sponsored walk to raise money for Visyon, but to draw attention to our children's mental health and the work Visyon does to help.

"I can't say how many lives Visyon has saved but we only have to read the newspapers or social media to see how many teenage lives have been lost through mental health issues . We need to take a stand. We need to do something, we need to do more.

"When someone is at their lowest mentally we have to be there for them, Visyon has to be there for them one step at a time.

"That why I'm doing this charity walk, taking one step at a time to bring vital funds and attention to Visyon in their fight to aid our children's mental health. I hope you'll join me and give what you can and bring all the attention you can.

"Together we can do this for our Children's mental health and future generations mental health."

Rob has raised £1,816 so far, and you can donate to his challenge here.

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