Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge

Medicine Ball Challenge Founder

Normalising the conversation surrounding mental ill health. Making the invisible weight and burden of mental illness visible

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Tesco armed forces network supports the Med Ball Challenge during Armed Forces Week

They have been phenomenal raising funds and awareness over the last few weeks. Helping support those suffering from mental illness
@CombatStress

#Medicineballchallenge #talk #charity #giving

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Last week I had the privilege of speaking to Veteran Toby about his transition from the military and the struggles he faced
We also discussed the Med Ball Challenge my motivations to create it and what keeps me in the green for MH after loosing my wife.
👇
https://t.co/ZVl3labuE3

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Kicking off Tesco teams Medicine Ball Challenge
The team have a clear passion and energy of what the challenge stands for

Watch this space to see what they get up to in the build up to armed forces week

@Tesco @ArmyBenFund
@CombatStress
#medicineballchallenge #mentalawareness

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

@dean1wg 🤣🤣🤣

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Combat Stress Extra Mile Awards Watching people receiving awards for their efforts on the Medicine Ball was fantastic.
Knowing we have inspired many motivated participants gives us great pleasure. https://t.co/qn45ozHY02
@combatstress @armybenevolentfund
#Medicineballchallenge

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Happy New Year All

Wishing you happiness and fulfillment in 2024.

Remember tough times don't last forever!

Just keep swimming!

#HappyNewYear2024 #Singledad #widower #doingitalone

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

@CombatStress @ArmyBenFund Want to get involved hit the link 👇
https://t.co/BoHdw3GOUI

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Launched on International Men's Day 2018 the Medicine Ball Challenge is still raising awareness and funds helping those suffering with MH. The theme this year is male suicide, which is over three times higher than in women. The challenge continues to support those suffering.

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

@CombatStress @ArmyBenFund
#Medicineballchallenge #talk #InternationalMensDay2023

[Paul Maleary @PaulMaleary]

This week’s podcast is with @andyunwin01 . He is still serving in @BritishArmy He is the founder of the Medicine Ball Challenge. #PTSD #MentalHealthAwareness #suicideawareness @CombatStress @USArmy @ABFEastAnglia @Soldierscharity
#MentalHealthSupport

https://t.co/uU5LjvyjGc

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

My first Podcast
Great to spend some time with @PaulMaleary covering how the concept of the Medicine Ball Challenge was created
If you're interested take a listen
https://t.co/oKZ5dnodyJ
@Soldierscharity @CombatStress
#Medicineballchallenge #mentalhealthawareness #talk #podcast

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

@MarkHillMBE 😞 mate my deepest sympathies for you and family VFC

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Thank you to @lighthouse_safety
Who have completed their Medicine Ball Challenge raising a huge £1245 and a vast amount of awareness across their work and social community Great to see so many resonate with the challenge
@combatstress @soldierscharity
#Medicineballchallenge

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Today I was invited to share my story with @dalkia

Sharing my story so close to World Mental Health Day, when mental health awareness is so fresh was all the more worthwhile

Thank you to all who attended

#mentalhealthawareness #speaker #talk #stigma #medicineballchallenge

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Powerful beyond measure

#invisibleillness #talk #notallwoundsarevisible #talk #MentalHealthAwarenessDay

[Norwich City FC @NorwichCityFC]

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.

Check in on those around you.

#WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Sometimes the biggest smiles, hide the darkest thoughts!
This is sadly so true. We have all had that day when we've slapped on a. smile to appear happy and not to be emotionally struggling.
Imagine doing this everyday for an extended period of time?
#worldmentalhealthday #talk

[Andy Unwin MBE Founder of Medicine Ball Challenge @andyunwin01]

Today I took great pleasure handing over the Medicine Ball Challenge in person to Lighthouse Safety on their Charity Golf day
Get involved 👇
https://t.co/yIvHeM2J3O
@CombatStress @Soldierscharity @LighthouseSafe

#medicineballchallenge #mentalhealth #invisibleillness #giving

[Gillian Keegan @GillianKeegan]

I’m sorry for my off the cuff remark and choice language earlier.

I know parents are concerned. I’ve been working non-stop to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

1/2

[Adam Collins - OC RAFAT @RAFRedArrows_OC]

Not sure the guard puppy knew what to make of the ‘ball and chain’, but it’s going everywhere with me!

Let’s all talk about mental health - it will do us all good!

https://t.co/taFY2YGv71