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The charity I have chosen to fundraise for is Action Mental Health due to the unfortunate demand for their services in N.Ireland. According to the NI Health survey (2015) one in five adults in Northern Ireland will show signs of a mental illness. When matched to 17 other countries, NI had the 2nd highest rates of mental ill-health. Sadly, due to the pandemic the work of Action Mental Health may be needed now more than ever.

On a personal level, I have experienced periods of poor mental health mostly in the form of anxiety. Although I haven’t used this organisation I have benefited from others and feel grateful to these types of services. Alongside this help, cycling has been hugely beneficial in helping me to manage my mental health. The feeling of being outside, moving my body and seeing nature always helps to lift my mood. Therefore a cycle challenge in aid of a mental health charity, seemed like a great fit. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Any donations you may be able to give, no matter how small, are really appreciated.

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