Suicide is an incredibly complex issue. However, it can sometimes be preventable with timely evidence-based interventions.

In September 2023 a group of riders from the USA, including Stephen Putnam, Tony Thissell, Bill Sykes, Barry Aruajo, Kimberly Shattuck, Brigitta Brandt, Aaron McCormack, Alan McCormack and Paul McCormack, will Cycle Against Suicide from the southern tip of Ireland (Mizen Head) to the very northern tip (Malin Head) via the challenging roads of the Wild Atlantic Way that traces the western coastline of Ireland.

It's 500 miles and over 20,000 feet of climbing along the way and the team from the USA will work with Irish team mates to help everyone make the journey together.

We will raise money to support the prevention of suicide and the promotion of mental health as a critical part of overall wellness. Each of us has our own reasons for riding in support of this cause - we ride for sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, cousins, aunts and uncles and friends and neighbors.

For Bailey Putnam, for Edward Beattie, for Ruth Beattie, for Oliver Breslin, for Glen Washington, for Alex Petro and for everyone who has been touched by suicide, depression and mental illness.

A core area of the work of Cycle Against Suicide are evidence-based school programs. This work creates a caring, respectful and safe learning environment that supports student mental health in nearly 600 schools. You can read more about our registered charity at:

Cycle Against Suicide Homepage

Please support us in this quest - every little makes a difference! Here is a little clip from our last ride.....