Daring to rise up for youth mental health
In 2027, we’ll be taking a huge leap out of our comfort zones with a skydive to raise money for A Lust For Life — all in memory of our beautiful cousin and friend, Josh Lee O’Connell, who sadly passed away in April this year.
Life can change in an instant. Over the past few weeks myself and my family have faced challenges we never expected.
This country is facing a very serious youth mental health crisis with 1 in 5 primary school children already struggling with anxiety and other challenges.
By doing this skydive along with other fundraisers throughout the year we hope to help raise awareness and vital funds for young people who may be struggling in silence. Mental health challenges affect so many children and teenagers today, and every young person deserves the support, tools and encouragement to look after their wellbeing before reaching crisis point.
A Lust For Life is doing incredible work to provide children and young people across Ireland with early mental health education and support. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help make a real difference and means so much to all of us.
Thank you for supporting us, cheering us on, and helping spread awareness ❤️
A heartfelt thank you from Lydia Hayes, Kelsey Hayes, Simone McCarthy, Danielle Austin, Sophie Cotter ,Abbie Cotter, Ava Barry, Jade O’Halloran, Orla Sullivan, Gillian Foley, Hayley O’Byrne and Sarahlee Desmond xx
Achievements
First donation received
€250 raised!
€500 raised!
€1,000 raised!
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€10,000 raised!
Reached 100% of fundraising target
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Thank you to my Sponsors
€50
Christine & Alan
€40
Jade And Joe
Well done girls💛💛
€30
Mr. Hurley Tableslam
€30
Anonymous
€30
Abbie Swords
€30
Lucy Mckenzie
❤️❤️
€30
Stewart
Best of luck 💙
€25
Melissa Matthews
Well done! A lovely tribute to Josh 💔
€20
Aleesha Roche
Best of luck❤️❤️
€20
Denise Swords
€20
Danielle Campion
€20
Dave Swann
€20
Sarah Ring
€20
Jessica Kane
€20
Sarah Yelveton
thinking of ye all good luck
€20
Amanda Mchale
Well done Lydia
€20
Robyn Sweeney
Amazing❤️well done 👏🏻👏🏻
€20
Emma O'riordan
€15
Rachel Brooks
€10
Laura B
Best of Luck x
€10
Ellen Buckley
Thinking about you and your family during this difficult time xx
€10
Helen Moynihan
€10
N H
Best of Luck!
€5
Aoife Rodgers
€5
Best of luck girls 🫶