Earlier in the year, Protectus sponsored an initiative to assist ex-service members who are struggling with mental health and lifestyle difficulties. Protectus is working in affiliation with established gym chain Winners 2000 Fitness in the South West of the UK to provide free gym membership subscriptions to the men and women affected to enable them access to fitness equipment, group activities and support for their health needs.
The gym held a Mental Health Muscle Crew Event to raise further awareness and funds for the cause.
Protectus as a main sponsor received a testimonial from one of the participants who continues to benefit from the programme:
“Thanks to the amazing support from Mental Health Muscle and their event sponsor Protectus, I have been able to discover myself again. I have been totally overwhelmed with the support and care, and if it hadn’t been for the donations from Protectus I would not have been given the opportunity to be in the gym every day. My mental health has been drastically improved since being involved with the gym and all things Mental Health Muscle, and I would like to thank Protectus for their funding to ensure I can continue attending the gym and being engaged in positive physical activity. I am unemployed and struggle with many daily tasks due to lack of finances and mental illness, but having a place to come like Winners 2000, somewhere safe, welcoming and secure means the world to me,” – Darren Walters