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Heel To Heal - The Big Walk For Mental Health
Raising for The Big Communitea
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Craig Lewis is taking on an extraordinary challenge, walking from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for The Big Communitea.
Starting on 13th May, Craig will spend around 65 days crossing the country on foot.
This journey is far more than just miles walked. It represents every step Craig has taken to rebuild his life. After losing his home, family, and marriage to addiction, and battling severe mental health struggles, Craig reached a turning point in 2025. With one small but powerful step, he chose change. Since then, step by step, heel to heal, he has been walking his way back to health, stability, and hope.
That’s why this challenge carries such a powerful message: heal to heel. Every step forward is a reminder that healing isn’t instant, it’s a journey. It’s about putting one foot in front of the other, even on the hardest days, and believing that change is possible.
For Craig, this walk is deeply personal. But for us, it’s something even bigger. It shows the life-changing impact of mental health support and the power of community. It reflects everything The Big Communitea stands for a safe, supportive space where people can rebuild, reconnect, and realise they are not alone.
There are so many people like Craig people who have hit rock bottom but are trying to find their way back. With the right support, understanding, and opportunity, recovery is possible. Your donation doesn’t just support one man’s journey, it helps create many more stories of hope, healing, and second chances.
If Craig can take these steps, so can others with your help.
Please give what you can and be part of something truly meaningful.
Help us continue to heal through every heel.
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Craig is back with another huge day on the road and this one was a real challenge!
From Burnham on Sea to Wiveliscombe, he battled relentless heat and plenty of hills. As Craig put it… “It’s cooler in Hades!” 🥵🔥
📍 41.56 km
⏱️ 7 hours 53 minutes
⛰️ 617 m elevation gain
Despite the soaring temperatures, Craig keeps putting one foot in front of the other for mental health. His determination is nothing short of incredible.
We’re getting closer to the finish line, but we still need your support. If you’ve been thinking about donating, now is the perfect time to help Craig finish strong.
Donate here:
11 tough miles completed and Craig just keeps going! 💚
Today’s stretch from Weston super Mare to Burnham on Sea wasn’t the longest of the journey, but every mile is earned.
📍 18.21 km
⏱️ 4 hours 17 minutes
⛰️ 51 m elevation gain
Every step brings Craig closer to Land’s End, all while raising awareness and vital funds for mental health. Please keep cheering him on and, if you can, donate to help us reach our goal. Every contribution makes a difference.
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Another day, another incredible effort from Craig!
Today’s stretch from Welshpool to Churchstoke was made even tougher by the relentless heat, but he kept putting one foot in front of the other.
📍 Distance: 22.65 km
⛰️ Elevation Gain: 239 m
⏱️ Time: 4h 22m
Every mile walked is helping to raise awareness for mental health and support the work we do at The Big Communitea.
If you’d like to support Craig on this incredible journey, you can donate here
Craig has completed another section of his journey, making his way from Churchstoke to Clun.
Despite the soaring temperatures, it turned into a surprisingly pleasant walk, and the moral support along the way certainly helped keep spirits high!
📍 Distance: 15.73 km
⛰️ Elevation Gain: 362 m
⏱️ Time: 3h 31m
The miles continue to add up, all in support of better mental health and the work of The Big Communitea!
If you’d like to cheer Craig on with a donation, give what you can!
🔥 Craig’s Update | Clun to Ludlow 🔥
Another day, another challenge conquered! ☀️🥵
Clun to Ludlow
📍 22.44 km
⛰️ 267 m elevation gain
⏱️ 4 hours 36 minutes
😅 The miles are getting tougher in these temperatures, but every step is one closer to the finish line and raising awareness for mental health.
A huge thank you to everyone who continues to support, donate and cheer Craig on along the way. Your encouragement keeps him putting one foot in front of the other.
If you’d like to support Craig’s incredible journey, every donation makes a difference 💚
About us
The Big Communitea
Charity number: 1188592
Some people arrive at The Big Communitea believing nobody would notice if they disappeared. They walk through the door exhausted by anxiety, grief, loneliness, addiction, debt, trauma, or simply the weight of trying to hold everything together for too long.
What meets them is not a waiting list or a closed door. It is a warm drink, a familiar face, and someone willing to say, “Sit down. Tell us what’s going on.”
Every day, through our drop in centre and mental health support line, we help people who are struggling to cope with day to day life. Sometimes the support is practical, helping somebody access housing, food, benefits, counselling, or NHS services. Sometimes it is simply being there at the exact moment somebody feels they have run out of road.
We work side by side with the NHS and other charities because no one organisation can carry the weight alone. Together, we help people find safety, stability, and hope before crisis takes hold.
But our work does not stop there. Through Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention, and Safeguarding training, we help ordinary people become the person who notices, the person who asks twice if someone is okay, and sometimes, the person who helps save a life.
At The Big Communitea, we know recovery does not always begin with medicine or meetings. Sometimes it begins with somebody putting the kettle on and proving that someone still cares.
Recent donations
By 103 supporters
Stuart moore @ jack russell
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Dan westman @ the jack russell
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Jo Cromack
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Keep going Craig 🎊
Cheryl
£10.00
Well done mega achievement! Nearly thereish now 😅
Paul - open hearth
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Casa at the open hearth
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Mark ( doing the offas dyke trail )
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Kelly Stephenson
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
What you’re doing is amazing, one step in-front of the other! Well done x
Richard Magee
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
You're an amazing inspiration and your smashing it.
Anonymous
£20.00
Best of luck from Glasgow great cause
