It will involve a series of socially distanced, 20km fundraising walks taking place in locations across the United Kingdom including London, Birmingham and Manchester. Hospitality businesses and people from across the sector are being encouraged to unite and get involved.
Walk for Calm is the idea of Craig Prentice, founder of the senior recruitment company ‘mum’ and the health and wellbeing initiative called ‘now pause’ that promotes mindfulness and relaxation.
Prentice says: “It’s time to not only highlight the importance of looking after our own mental health, but also promote wellbeing at every opportunity.
“Walk for Calm is an opportunity to come together to do just that whilst supporting Hospitality Action and CALM and the terrific work they do - please walk, support and donate if you can.”
Walk for Calm has been created in partnership with industry job board Caterer.com and has other industry backing from UKHospitality, Umbrella Training, The Caterer and Healthy Hospo.
Mark Lewis, chief executive of Hospitality Action, added: “Mental health isn’t a destination but rather a journey.
“These past few months have been trying for us all but especially those working in hospitality. By taking part in the Walk for Calm you’ll be keeping active and engaged, taking care of your own mental health as you take care of others.”
To get involved and Walk for Calm sign up here: https://www.justgiving.com/team/walkforcalm