GD Health Hub

24/03/2023

💚At GD Health Hub we know- from personal experience- that it is not easy to talk about your feelings, especially with people you have just met.
💚We haven’t been inundated with visitors to the hub yet, but we know that it takes time and we will continue to be Mondays at 7.30pm every week.
💚Think of us as a ‘Man Club’, an inclusive, friendly, non judgemental social space where you can come and have a moan about your day, your other half, your kids 😁. Or share with us what’s good about your day, your successes, what’s getting you through.
💚If you fancy popping down, even if it’s just to watch sports and for the free snacks, we would appreciate and most definitely welcome the company.
💚In the coming weeks we are looking at creating events so we will keep you posted.
If you have any suggestions or questions please feel free to message us!

11/12/2022

GD Health hub’s first ever Charity game was a huge success !!

We played SRC Running 🏃‍♂️ club on a night of freezing g conditions 🥶

Firstly Ace Valencia played Hednesford Youth then onto the main match with GD Health hub winning 5-3

Notable players were James Morrison ( WBA ) Luke Rodgers ( Shrewsbury/ NY Red bulls ) Sean St ledger ( Preston / Ireland ) Chris Brown ( Preston / Undr the cosh )

Goals for health hub

Hawley x 1
Rodgers x 2
St ledger x 2

We raised just under £2000 to nominated charities

A crowd of around 400 attended ⚽️👏👌

08/11/2022

Massive THANK YOU to for the kits!

Reminder...

FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 2022

⚽️ Charity Football Match ⚽️


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Proceeds split 50:50 to each charity.

Tickets via link below or behind the bar at Rushall Olympic WS41LJ

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/charityfootballmatchgdhealthhubvssrcrunningclub

31/10/2022

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We are pleased to announce our next fundraising event…

FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER 2022

⚽️ Charity Football Match ⚽️

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✅Ex-professional players
✅DJ
✅Outside bar
✅Food stalls

All proceeds split 50:50 between each charity.

Tickets available through the link below or behind the bar

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/charityfootballmatchgdhealthhubvssrcrunningclub

26/10/2022

🗓3 DAYS UNTIL OUR 12 MILE WALK!

📍King Arthur Pub Parkhall 8am
➡️ Walsall FC Poundland Stadium
➡️ Walsall Arboretum
➡️3 laps of Walsall park run route (ideal for friends and family wishing to take a shorter route)
➡️ Walsall Arboretum
➡️ Canal to Birmingham Road
📍 Final destination King Arthur Pub for some well earned refreshments.

💚We would love to see as many of you as possible there, if you are unable to attend you can still donate via

On May 5th 2022 my dad, Graham Deakin, sadly passed away after an attempt to ta… K Deakin needs your support for GD's Health Hub - In Memory of Graham Deakin

18/10/2022

This morning Deakz and Wayne Thomas completed the 12 mile route nice and early , walking past the club they both played for and Graham
Was a fan 👏🚶‍♂️

A reminder the Charity Walk is less than 2 weeks away if you can join attend or support see below

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CHARITY WALK 🚶‍♂️
in memory of Graham Deakin 🕊
29th October 2022

📍King Arthur Pub Parkhall 8am
➡️ Walsall FC Poundland Stadium
➡️ Walsall Arboretum
➡️3 laps of Walsall park run route (ideal for friends and family wishing to take a shorter route)
➡️ Walsall Arboretum
➡️ Canal to Birmingham Road
📍 Final destination King Arthur Pub for some well earned refreshments.

Statistically every day in the UK 12 males take their own life, reflected in the 12 mile route we will be raising awareness and showing unity and support.

This event is open to anyone of all ages who is up for the challenge- please share and direct to the GoFundMe page 💚

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gds-health-hub-in-memory-of-graham-deakin

11/10/2022

🗞Deakz spoke with The Express and Star to discuss our 12 Mile Walk.

🚨REMINDER- 29th October 2022 8am

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💚We hope to see as many of you there as possible, walking or supporting.

🗣Please share with your friends and families.

27/09/2022

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💚Show support with a GD Health Hub hoodie by donating via https://gofund.me/8c6c9232
💷£15
All Kids sizes
Adults sizes S-XXL
📧Please email info@gdhealthhub.co.uk with your order and confirmation of donation (We kindly ask that you don’t donate anonymously for hoodie order for our records)

22/09/2022

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GD Health Hub 💭is excited to announce its partnership with Walsall Wood FC ⚽️!

📍It is confirmed that Walsall Wood F.C will be the designated social space aimed specifically at men who would benefit from getting together with others. Join us to watch sport, eat and chat!

ℹ️ MONDAY EVENINGS- times and dates tbc.

20/09/2022

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CHARITY WALK 🚶‍♂️
in memory of Graham Deakin 🕊
29th October 2022

📍King Arthur Pub Parkhall 8am
➡️ Walsall FC Poundland Stadium
➡️ Walsall Arboretum
➡️3 laps of Walsall park run route (ideal for friends and family wishing to take a shorter route)
➡️ Walsall Arboretum
➡️ Canal to Birmingham Road
📍 Final destination King Arthur Pub for some well earned refreshments.

Statistically every day in the UK 12 males take their own life, reflected in the 12 mile route we will be raising awareness and showing unity and support.

This event is open to anyone of all ages who is up for the challenge- please share and direct to the GoFundMe page 💚

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gds-health-hub-in-memory-of-graham-deakin

On May 5th 2022 my dad, Graham Deakin, sadly passed away after an attempt to ta… K Deakin needs your support for GD's Health Hub - In Memory of Graham Deakin

15/09/2022

Welcome to GDHealthHub, a non profit organisation created by Graham Deakin (Deakz), Karl Hawley and Wayne Thomas.

The aim of GD Health Hub is to provide a safe, supportive space for men of all ages and backgrounds who may be struggling with their mental health.

As some of you may know, this is a topic very close to Deakz heart after losing his father earlier this year;
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62476746

'The Hub' will be a physical space which will be used for weekly gatherings, without a set agenda, to chat, eat and ensure that those struggling know that they are not alone. There will also be regular organised walks, talks and events for those who wish to take part.

Please like, share, follow and donate and keep an eye out for further updates in the very near future. ***deprevention

Ex-Walsall player Graham Deakin is helping set up a facility for men struggling with mental health after his father died from injuries after attempting to take his own life.