Oran Donovan

Hi, my name is Oran and I’m raising much needed funds for Mental Health Charities in Ireland this September, in partnership with Head In The Game. Each month, we lose around 60,000 people globally as a result of suicide. Many of these deaths are preventable with the right access to healthcare professionals, yet many are without the opportunity to avail of this. As part of PEAKS 4 PERSEVERANCE, I'll be traversing 60 km (60,000 m) across some of Ireland's most rugged mountain terrain - 1 m for every life lost to suicide, on average, each month. The challenge takes in the highest peaks in each of the 4 provinces, split across 4 substantial mountain days over the month; Carrauntoohill via the Coomloughra Horseshoe on Sept 2nd, Lugnaquilla via the Glen of Imaal Loop on Sept 13th, the Mweelrea Horseshoe on Sept 20th, and Slieve Donard via the Mourne Wall on Sept 27th. Head In The Game have been working in the Irish football leagues, and sport in general, to increase awareness of mental health within these fields. As well as signposting throughout the leagues, they run a number of fundraisers for their partner charities. All funds raised here will be distributed between the partner charities; Jigsaw (Mental health support services for young people) and Shine (Mental health advocacy & education). Any & all support is much appreciated!

Hi, my name is Oran and I’m raising much needed funds for Mental Health Charities in Ireland, in partnership with Head In The Game. Each month, we lose around 60,000 people globally as a result of suicide. Many of these deaths are preventable with the right access to healthcare professionals, yet many are without the opportunity to avail of this. Throughout the month of September, I’ll be aiming to lift an accumulative total of over 60,000 kg through deadlifts alone - 1 kg to symbolise each life lost. With the right support, I aim to contribute towards saving the next 60,000 lives. Let’s do our best to lift up those around us. Head In The Game have been working in the Irish football leagues, and sport in general, to increase awareness of mental health within these fields. As well as signposting throughout the leagues, they run a number of fundraisers for their partner charities. All funds raised here will be distributed between the partner charities; Jigsaw (Mental health support services for young people) and Shine (Mental health advocacy & education). Any & all support is much appreciated!