At TLC we look after each other so we can look after others, thinking positively and making the best of a situation is what we’re all about.

Running is 80% mentality and 20% physical. It started miraculously.  For me anyway! A cold, February Sunday morning in 2015 I put my trainers on.

I think about this a lot when I’m running.  I also routinely think: why is it raining again? why am I doing this? Why am I so slow today? what if I fall over and break my foot and no-one can find me? can I breathe? Oh no I need the loo!

If you’ve ever been out of work you’ll know- it’s tough out there- and it’s getting tougher.  It can happen to any of us, but we’ll all remember that person who gave us a chance or a helping hand to get back on our feet.

GiveGetGo Volunteer John on how his journey with TLC took him to Sunderland

Just a few short months ago, after a long period of mental health problems, a period of homelessness and issues with Alcohol, I was beginning to recover and settle into my new home in Liverpool. 

Sophie Stansfield, TLCs Training, Events and Admin Co-ordinator takes time out to tell us her Top 5 Moments from GiveGetGo so Far!