MSF Fun Run – Health Happiness and Care

On 25 April Javid and his friends and thousands of others joined Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) rasing over £60,000 at the MSF Fun Run. Check out the video

Research shows that being kind to others increases our own levels of happiness as well as theirs. What’s more it has a knock-on effect – kindness is contagious, so it makes our communities nicer places to be

To read the full article and find out more check out “Action For Happiness”

Why Do It?

Recent research into brain functioning has confimed that we are hard-wired for love and compassion. So it’s not all chasing about individual success – our communities and society flourish when people look out for each other.

When we’re kind to people we know it strengthens our connections with them and provides a source of support. Research shows that we may benefit from giving support more than those receiving it – and we’re also more likely get support in return when we need it. This may not be like-for-like support, or even from the same person, but being kind to others builds a wider support network which increases well-being all round.

Doing kind things for strangers helps build co-operation, trust and a sense of safety in our communities. It also helps us to see others more positively and empathise with them. These are the foundations of a thriving local community and a flourishing society – one which builds well-being all round.

What can we all do to care for others:

Give your time
Get involved
Give a little
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