St. Paul’s Mental Health Awareness Cycle
St. Paul’s Headstrong Ambassadors once again take the lead in planning and organising an incredibly successful and worthwhile event, in aid of ‘Cycle Against Suicide’.
Headstrong supports mental health education in schools, reduces stigma, promotes resilience and fosters a sense of belonging among young people.
On Thursday 25th April, 145 students, teachers, leaders and volunteers cycled 25 KM from St. Paul’s Monasterevin to Vicarstown Blueway and returned to St. Paul’s.
A massive thank you to Majella Fennelly from Kildare Sports Partnership and Kildare County Council who co-lead the event. We cannot thank you enough for your support and expertise.
A massive thank you to those who generously donated to Cycle Against Suicide. The event would not have been possible without the support from the following volunteers:
– School Management
– Ms. Barrett Headstrong Co-facilitator
– Mr. O’Sullivan – Route Planner
– McConville’s SuperValue Monasterevin for supplying refreshments
– Ms. Barrett & Ms, Moran for organising the SuperValue fundraiser
– Ms. Comerford & the YSI students
– Students who participated in the cycle.
– Cyclists Mr. O’Sullivan, Ms. Ni Eimhin, Ms. Mahony, Ms Comerford, Mr. Keenan, Ms. Murray
– Sergeant John Dunne and colleague of Kildare Community Policing
– Kildare Nationalist Newspaper
– List of volunteers;
– Majella Fennelly – Kildare Sports Partnership
– Mary – TRIATHLON Club
– Lynn – Dragon Boat Club
– Jimmy – Dragon Boat Club
– Levi – Dragon Boat Club
– Joe – Athy Sports Hub
– Sabrina CKLP community worker – Co. Kildare Leader Partnership
– Lee – Monasterevin Blueway Kayaking Club
– Eoghan – MBKC
– Pat – Youth Action
– Joe Bowers – Maintenance & Repairs
The extra Headstrong meetings at lunchtime and after school really paid off. Thank you to our Headstrong Ambassadors for always making a difference. Your hard work and effort has not gone unnoticed.
“It’s Ok not to feel Ok and it’s absolutely Ok to ask for help”
“Be Brave, Reach Out, Speak Up”
