A good friend of mine Paul Williams lost his battle with depression a few years ago, something I had no idea he was suffering from. I had known him since we were 11, lived around the corner from each other at uni. Had so many fun and epic times together. Depression and suicide was not something at all I would associate with him. When a friend called me early one summer morning and told me what had happened I was in complete shock.

It is important that we all speak to each other and look after each other. No one should go through mental health issues alone. 

When Josh told me he was going to ride to Amsterdam for charity I knew it was something that I had to get involved with. Paul’s story is not a single incident and many other people suffer in the same way. Mind is a charity that worked with Paul when his depression was diagnosed and gave great support to his family after he passed.

I don’t want anyone to go through what Paul went through. Life is special and beautiful and ment to be lived. Lets make our time on this earth incredible for one another. Let’s raise as much money as possible for a really good cause!!

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