My name is Xav and this is my story. Being a 22 year young man I have already personally experienced such sad loss in my life through suicide. One of which was a work colleague and most recently the loss of my best mate back in June. For anyone who has lost someone to this cruel illness knows the impact it leaves on them, friends and families. Sadly, hearing about young people taking their own lives is becoming far too much of a common occurrence nowadays, this is where me and YOU come in.

1.2 mile swim, 56 mile cycle, 13.1 mile run, a "half" iron man. That is my challenge ahead. Why am I doing this? To raise funds for 2 amazing organisations which I will describe below.

TWSPP and TARDES. These are 2 organisations which are close to my heart have the same aim, to help protect/prevent people suffering from depression/anxiety which may lead onto worse cases such as suicide and attempted suicide. With NHS being over run and people being put on waiting lists, it is vital that people with mental health issues get attended to urgently but also managed correctly, this is where these 2 places come in. There is 1 thing they both need though to get the ball rolling... Funding. If you could spare a fiver, tenner or more to these causes then not only me but from anyone who has suffered from loss through suicide will have the biggest appreciation to you all.

1 more thing to mention... lets check up on our family and friends. It is easy for people to hide how they really are feeling and that 1 sign of concern and encouragement can make massive impacts on anyone.