We are raising money in aid of PIPS SUICIDE PREVENTION IRELAND CHARITY.

Hi, I’m Enya, owner of EMCAEliteFitness. On 7th September 2025, I will be joining Amy & Rebecca, two of my coaching clients, as we take on the Laganside 10K run to raise money for PIPS; a charity that means so much to both of them and their families.

Sadly, Amy lost her big brother Matthew back in February, 2024. “I lost my big brother Matthew to suicide in 2024. Since then PIPS have been an incredible source of support for our family. It has been a heartbreaking time for all of us and some family members have found real comfort by going to their sessions with PIPS. Running the Laganside 10K for PIPS is our way of honouring Matthew’s memory and to spread awareness for others who may be facing similar struggles. Any donations, no matter how big or how small, will help those who are struggling mentally to make use of the amazing support services PIPS offer. The support they have provided to me and my family after we lost Matthew has been incredible.”

Rebecca also lost her big brother Jonathon 'Jack' back in 2011. “It can be very hard to tell who those are that are suffering with their mental health - even the person with the brightest smile in the room can be struggling. I am running the Laganside 10K to raise money for PIPS, a charity who provides so much support to families like mine after we lost someone we loved so much to suicide. Thank you in advance for all of your support and donations.”

More information about PIPS SUICIDE PREVENTION IRELAND CHARITY: Our vision is to be recognized for the contribution we can make to preventing the loss of life, supporting families and helping building hope within our community and we do this by striving for a compassionate Society free from suicide. We provide direct life saving support which is free and confidential counselling. Uniquely we do not restrict the number of sessions and we offer a crises walk in service in Belfast and a crisis telephone at other locations during our opening hours.