Hey folks,

On the 6th of September, myself and some friends are taking part in the Gran Fondo race. A 122km cycle from Vancouver to Whistler. Originally, I set out this goal as a personal achievement, to challenge myself to take on something out of my comfort zone. I’m in my 30s now and it seems to be the trend! Get the runners out or get on a bike, I choose the latter.

I have been cycling and training for this race for over 5 months now and thought to myself that I wanted further motivation to get over that finish line. What better way to do that, than to do it for a worthy cause such as pieta house, a suicide prevention charity, based in Ireland.

I’m raising money to benefit Pieta and their services which consists of support to those who are self-harming, struggling with suicidal thoughts, or have lost someone to suicide. Every year nearly 500 people in Ireland take their own lives, that’s one life lost every week. Pieta exists to change this by offering life-saving services, provoking national conversation, and bringing people together through Darkness Into Light.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that has helped support some of my own extended family and friends in the past.

Go raibh mile maith agat!