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However judges Ashley Banjo and Perri Kiely from dance troupe Diversity were still compelled
to get in touch via Instagram and congratulate him on his achievement.
“It feels unbelievable to have made the final four. It’s something I’ll never forget.”
“It puts a lump in my throat that members nominated me,” he said.
“The support you get from the group is incredible but to have messages from celebrities like
Ashley and Perri is completely surreal.”
In addition to the campaign, Mr Bowers has raised
£11,000 for mental health charity Young Minds. He
recently challenged himself to a charity walk of one
million steps in a month, spending up to seven hours
a day on the go.
He also completed a sponsored 40 mile walk with
members also taking on individual challenges.
He’s already preparing for the future of the campaign
by starting a degree in counselling at Canterbury
Christ Church University.
He said: “We’re in the process of becoming a charity,
Ollie has been congratulated for his which will be to research and promote mental health
campaign achievements by Diversity and the impact walking has.
dancers Ashley Banjo and Perri Kiely “Once I have achieved my degree, I’d like to go in to
schools, universities and workplaces to promote the
benefits of walking.” The group is open to new members and Mr Bowers would particularly
like to attract those who have not tried walking as a therapy before.
Search ‘Walk the Mind’ on Facebook .

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