On the 31 March Dorset Freemason Ben Hadwin of Portland Lodge No.1037 intends to deliver 48 hours of disco to raise money for charity.
We asked Ben why?
“I work for MKM Building supplies and each year we choose a new charity. This year we have chosen Andy’s Man Club Portland. This is to help with men’s mental health, especially within the construction industry”.
Why that particular charity Ben?
“Just over a year ago I had a mental breakdown which turned my life upside down, I was very lucky to have my wife, close family and friends around me to get me through the darkest days of my life. Unfortunately, some men do not have that support network or feel they can talk to their partner or friends. This is where Andy’s Man Club comes in, they host a meeting every Monday at The Beehive Portland (except Bank Holidays) for men to drop in and just listen or have a chat over a cuppa.
Being a Mason charity is close to my heart. The Masonic Charitable Foundation does some amazing unseen work in the local community. Including some of society’s most important issues through grants to local charities, hospices, children and young adults, later life care for the elderly and international disaster relief. So please give what you can, whether it be £1 or £100 or even just a share on social media. It could save someone’s life”.
To find out more about this event, check out the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2041030889421983
For more information on Andy’s Man Club, or to find your nearest group click here: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/find-your-nearest-group/
