I am raising money in memory of my wee brother Lewis.

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read our story!

Lewis was 22 years old when he passed away last September 18th 2023, not long after his 22nd birthday.

I am so proud to be Lewis' big sister and I will be doing this cycling challenge to raise money in his memory. The event is the 2024 Scottish Etape Caledonia 55 mile. The charity we will be donating the proceeds to is Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs.

This is a cause I am so passionate about and I want to do Lewis proud. Mental health, drugs & alcohol misuse are a major issue in today’s society, and often not spoken about enough. I don't want people to suffer alone or in silence in fear of stigma and judgment. I want to try to make a difference by talking and raising awareness about these issues. I know this is something Lewis also cared deeply about. We hope we are making him proud by talking about mental health, drugs and alcohol and the challenges people are facing.

Lewis was a hilarious and caring wee brother and I have so many beautiful and funny memories of the 22 years we got to spend growing up together. He was one in a million and even though he was my wee brother, I looked up to him in so many ways, one of his friends told me he was a diamond, and that is so true about Lewis. He is, and will always be, so sorely missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

You can read about the charity below.

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a national charity that supports anyone concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland. We give listening support and information to many people and help them with confidence, communication, general wellbeing, and we link them into local support. We also help people recognise and understand the importance of looking after themselves.