The annual 'cycle for suicide' kicks off tomorrow- and there's still time for you to sign up for it!
The 10-day trek is certainly not for the faint-hearted, but is worth it for the great cause that it brings awareness to.
The message of the Cycle Against Suicide is to remind people in every corner of the island of Ireland know that it’s OK not to feel OK; and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help.
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With over 800 people dying by suicide in Ireland each year, and research indicating that thousands more contemplate it, the cycle is trying to highlight the personal challenges facing many people.
The route of the cycle is as follows:
Dublin to Tullamore- April 27
Tullamore to Nenagh- April 28
Nenagh to Limerick- April 29
Limerick to Listowel- April 30
Listowel to Killarney- May 1
Killarney to Mallow- May 2
Mallow to Cashel- May 3
Cashel to Kilkenny- May 4
Kilkenny to Kildare May 5
Kildare to Dublin- May 6
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The cyclists will be relying on the good Samaritans who have offered to use their homes as homestays, offering deserved restbite from the gruelling cycle.
The last day of the event will coincide with the beginning of Where are the Darkness Into Light venues in Dublin? When is it on and how do I register?, another initiative aimed at raising awareness around suicide and mental health.
If you would like to find out more information about the cycle, click here.
Where are the Darkness Into Light venues in Dublin? When is it on and how do I register?
