This April I have decided to run the London Landmarks for Movemeber. This year my Mum lost her cousin Benjamin Donnelly to suicide. 

Ben was born in October 1983. He enjoyed football as a youngster and followed Cardiff City Football Club. Sadly in 2009 he lost his father which hit him very hard, he struggled  alot after the loss of his dad and had many dark days. Ben then become a dad to a beautiful girl named Maisy Rose. This made him feel overwhelmed with happiness. A lot Ben’s friend would call him the “gentle giant”, which was by far the description of Ben. Sadly, on the 20th of December 2022 Ben lost his battle with his mental health and took his own life. 

If you are reading this and are struggling with your mental health, please be reminded of the following quote: 

“There’s a stigma in this world that men can’t talk. Listen, if you’re a man and you’ve got weight on your shoulders and think the only way you can solve it is by killing yourself, please speak to someone! Speak to anyone”.