Cover photo courtesy of Nahwand Jaff
Charles Costa, a UK Musician formerly known as King Charles, is on a mission to Run 90 Marathons in 90 Days along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in an effort raise awareness for mental health.
Costa is running to support the invaluable work carried out by The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, and James’ Place, a UK-based charity dedicated to suicide prevention for men.
The cause resonates deeply with Costa after a skiing accident 10 years ago left him with a brain trauma that continues to shape his mental health journey. Through the challenges he has faced, he has gained profound empathy for those grappling with similar struggles. Costa is now determined to turn his personal experience into a beacon of hope for others. He began his run at the Canadian border on July 20 with a goal to finish on Oct. 20 near the Mexico border.
Follow along with Costa’s journey on Instagram @charlescostaofficial and donate to the cause for The Jed Foundation on CrowdChange and for James’ Place on GoFundMe. Costa will be joined by running clubs, other athletes, students, and organizations throughout his journey. If you’d like to join him, please reach out to sarah@treelinepr.com. (OTO)
