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I’m rising up for youth mental health by pushing myself beyond my comfort zone. I’m doing it because 1 in 5 primary school children in Ireland are already struggling with anxiety and other mental health challenges. 

A Lust for Life is working to change that by giving every young person the tools they need to look after their mental health, before a crisis hits. Your donation will help them reach more children, change more lives, and help provide early preventative mental health education for children across Ireland for free. 

So go on - be a legend and support me and A Lust for Life today!

Green is the internationally recognised colour for Mental Health Awareness.  We invite everyone to wear something green - whether it’s a tie, shirt, dress, jumper, sports jersey, or any other item - to show support and stand together in raising awareness for mental health.

We’re rising up for youth mental health by raising funds for A Lust for Life–a charity that is working hard to give every child in Ireland the skills to look after their mental health from an early age. They’ve already empowered nearly half of primary school children – let’s help them reach the rest!

Please help us reach our goal by wearing anything green on Thursday, 9th October, and by making a donation on this page. Your support will enable A Lust for Life to provide vital mental health education to children across Ireland.

Lace Up for A Lust for Life: 150km in October 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️ This October, we’re calling on our tribe to Rise Up and Lace Up for youth mental health! Take on 150km your way - walk, run, jog, or cycle - every kilometre you move brings us closer to a world where every young person in Ireland has the tools to look after their own minds. When you sign up, you’ll get a free fundraising pack, complete with your Rise Up wristband – a badge of belonging to the tribe changing the future for the next generation. You’ll be able to track your progress on your fundraising page, connect with Strava, and cheer each other on as we clock up the kilometres together. We’re asking you to raise a minimum of €150 (that’s €1 for every kilometre) which will go directly into creating life-changing mental health education for schools across Ireland. This is more than just a challenge. It’s about joining the tribe, moving together, and making a real difference. Lace up, show up, and let’s do this – for ourselves, for each other, and for the next generation. Sign up now. Get your pack. Join the movement.

On the 29th August I am participating in the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) CCC, a 100km trail race from Courmayeur in Italy, through Champex-Lac in Switzerland and ending in Chamonix in France. 

There is a 26 hour time limit and I am hoping to complete it in under 20 hours, all going well. 

This will be a real challenge both physically and mentally. 

I have always found exercise and particularly trail running to be a great way to reconnect with nature, push your boundaries and reset mentally. 

I have selected A Lust for Life as I see running as a great outlet for children and something that they can do with no equipment and can do it into old age.

I’m rising up for youth mental health by pushing myself beyond my comfort zone. I’m doing it because 1 in 5 primary school children in Ireland are already struggling with anxiety and other mental health challenges. 

A Lust for Life is working to change that by giving every young person the tools they need to look after their mental health, before a crisis hits. Your donation will help them reach more children, change more lives, and help provide early preventative mental health education for children across Ireland for free. 

Pharmalliance Consulting Ltd will match donations up to €2,500 so please support and maximise our contribution to this great cause. 

So go on - be a legend and support me and A Lust for Life today.

I’m rising up for youth mental health by pushing myself beyond my comfort zone. I’m doing it because 1 in 5 primary school children in Ireland are already struggling with anxiety and other mental health challenges. 

A Lust for Life is working to change that by giving every young person the tools they need to look after their mental health, before a crisis hits. Your donation will help them reach more children, change more lives, and help provide early preventative mental health education for children across Ireland for free. 

So go on - be a legend and support me and A Lust for Life today!

Can’t wait to get started.