The marathon and me: Why I run for Rethink Mental Illness

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Marathon Man Andy Ware tells us why he’s taking on the challenge of the 2015 London Marathon, and why he supports Rethink Mental lIllness.
SOURCE: Rethink Mental Illness – Read entire story here.

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