I need support

Our 70-strong running team raised over £15,500 for mental health at the Ipswich Half Marathon

70 incredible runners took to the streets of Ipswich on Sunday, 21st September, for the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon in support of Combat2Coffee.

This year’s team raised an incredible £15,500, a total that will go straight back into our projects, enabling us to continue providing vital support to those who need it most. 

Runners proudly wore their Combat2Coffee vests, united by one mission: to raise awareness and show the community that mental health matters.  

Participation quadrupled from last year, growing from 15 runners in 2024 to 70 this year and we are aiming for 100 runners in 2026. 

Our founder, Nigel Seaman, said: 

“To everyone who ran for Combat2Coffee, I can’t thank you enough. 

“I feel honoured and privileged to have so many people carrying our message.  

“We are shaking up mental health messaging and showing people that it’s okay to say, ‘I’m not okay.’

“Mental health matters, and if we can get this word out within the community, if our work saves just one person’s life, then we have done enough.” 

Among the runners was Major Brew, Combat2Coffee’s mascot, who brought energy and smiles to spectators while shouting loud and clear that mental health matters. 

Connor Banks, the face behind Major Brew, said:  

“Combat2Coffee personally helped me during some tough times, and many other people who have struggled or needed somewhere to go or someone to talk to. 

“It was now my turn to raise awareness and give something back.” 

Combat2Coffee is proud to be supported by ten local organisations who sponsored this year’s team:  Sodexo, Chestnut, GBS Builders Ltd, Lofty Heights CIC, Aquabridge Law, Moss HR, Optimus – Coffee & Vending Services Consultancy Limited, UP Building Products, Whip Street Motors and Heavenly Hair. 

Together, runners, sponsors and supporters made a powerful statement, breaking stigma and showing that nobody has to face mental health challenges alone. 

If you’d like to be part of the 2026 running team, please register your interest by emailing hello@combat2coffee.co.uk

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