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" CHARITY FUNDRAISER FOR PROJECT 23 MENTAL HEALTH GROUP !"
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Project 23 mental health group by Mark Sproston
here is the Go Fund me link - https://gofund.me/44fedfcd
Here is a call out to Help Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group, he has run out of funding now and needs help from the community of Northern Moor Manchester and beyond.
To carry on his good work, he is turning the project 23 boxing gym into a safe space for people who are suffering from mental health issues and in desperate need of mental health support. he needs help and funds. so please find it in your heart to donate to his cause
here is the Go Fund me link - https://gofund.me/44fedfcd
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Suffering from poor Mental health can cause lots of heartache and problems for people who suffer and there loved ones.
So I have dedicated a page on my website to try to help people overcome stress and poor mental health in there lives
check out my Press releases and videos on this issue
I hope this helps you and your loved ones overcome stress and poor mental health.
Interview with Sophie Hall Salford Reporter on my mental health
https://medium.com/@sophiehall_97773/paranoia-in-a-painter-can-artistic-expression-change-your-state-of-mind-2376560a723c
I was also on That's tv Manchester, so remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you are struggling today so here is the interview
https://youtu.be/8lZzhGvlQ0g
Interview with That’s TV Manchester - https://youtu.be/Ha_iKEa5sE4
Interview with That's TV Manchester for Mental Health Awareness week 12th - 18th May 2025 = https://youtu.be/AmCTl4FrMjw
Andrew Alan Matthews website page link to my Mental Health Support page
https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/mental-health-support
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I have also produced a Portrait painting of Mark Sproston for his Project 23 Mental Health Group that is hanging up in his safe space
You Tube Video Link of the Portrait
https://youtu.be/wxeRRBfYAos
For every Limited Edition Print of Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group portrait sold, a proportion goes to the project 23 Mental Health Group
There is a cost to print the Limited Edition print so :-
A4 Limited edition print £20 would go to the fund
A3 Limited Edition Print £30 would go to the fund
A2 Limited Edition Print £40 would go to the fund
Any enquiries contact me andrewalanmatthews.co.uk and the shop webpage https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop/ols/categories/portraits
Also my shop page for other great Artworks to adorn your home = https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop
Help Project 23 raise funds to help support the community.
Mark is converting his old gym and creating a safe place where people can come and have coffee and have a chat all free of charge.
As you may or may not know , Mark has not been very well recently but he is coming back doing his amazing work for project 23 Mental Health group.
I wish him all the best in his recovery and helping people in need, and remember Mark don't overstretch yourself. your health and wellbeing is important too !.
your a shining star for the community keep up your amazing work and keep being you.
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A bit of hstory of Mark Sprostons Project 23 Mental Health group.
After Mark Sproston lost his brother to suicide at the age of 39 and this left his family devastated .
This led up to Mark not wanting this to happen to any other families. Mark has used all his own money of pension £50.000 to get this off the ground.
He gives his all to helping and guiding people to get the correct support they will need.
Project 23 is not all about the gymnasium there are many 1 to 1 meetings, that seem to be extremely helpful to individuals that are in a bad place.
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I Andrew Alan Matthews also suffered through mental health issues over decades and tried to commit suicide back in 1996. if there was help for me back then, I may not have tried to commit suicide. So please help This upstanding man with his project.
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Mark Sproston has won the Supporting Health and Wellbeing award, sponsored by MCRactive, for his Project 23 mental health group at the City of Manchester be proud awards 2023
here are the links
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/project-23-wins-for-supporting-health-and-wellbeing-at-manchesters-be-proud-awards-2023/
Here is the link to the Manchester Evening News article
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/winners-manchesters-proud-awards-2022-26385802
here is the go fund me page for Mark Sproston to carry on his good work
https://gofund.me/44fedfcd
Project 23 video
https://youtu.be/6MJKjv8WUcQ
Mark Sproston and Andrew Alan Matthews in his Project 23 Gym
https://youtu.be/fq4rqe0I1as
Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group Portrait by Andrew Alan Matthews
https://youtu.be/wxeRRBfYAos
Andrew Alan Matthews webpage for mental health support
https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/mental-health-support
Salford Now News Article
https://salfordnow.co.uk/2024/09/24/local-salford-artist-sends-out-urgent-appeal-to-help-raise-funds-with-new-painting/?sfnsn=scwspmo&fbclid=IwY2xjawFf8xdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbGkK64B0dXEevxt_zVPyTr_Sh6OVyG1Beauj3m193bzVFMpEmqNnng0Yw_aem_0dGNcL9CqgBLAQP_ontjMg
Link to the official handover of Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group portrait
https://youtu.be/F6H2nsErdaY
Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group That's TV interview 2024
https://youtu.be/aQQPHTO0fvw
Link to Project 23 Mental health support page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/222011296478801
here is the Go Fund me link - https://gofund.me/44fedfcd
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Comments from the general public
Class what you’ve done for Mark mate! Thank you for making him happy . by Chris
Comment from Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group
@highlight Andrew Alan Matthews this artist just is the most beautiful talented person I have ever come across. Un believe me I’ve come across some people. Andrew from the bottom of my heart and from everybody in Project 23.
We love you mate thank you for everything you’re doing. It’s that remarkable there isn’t words to describe the support the help and THE AMAZING PAINTING YOU DID TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MYSELF AND PROJECT 23 GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY
If you can help here is the link below.
here is the Go Fund me link - https://gofund.me/44fedfcd