A retired garda has cycled from Mizen to Malin in aid of two very deserving charities.
Retired Detective Garda John Rooney retired in April after having served for over 30 years within the Ballyshannon District.
And he is certainly not resting up and enjoying a well deserved lie in.
Yesterday evening, he completed the 615Km cycle from Mizen to Malin in aid of the Little Blue Heroes and North West Stop Suicide Prevention.
John Rooney on his cycle this week.
Little Blue Heroes is a not-for-profit charitable foundation established by Garda staff which aims to support local Gardaí in providing financial assistance to families with children that have serious illness who are in need. In addition, the foundation aims to provide Garda themed distraction toys, activity books, and children’s events (e.g. Garda for a Day) for the children they support.
North West Stop is a community, voluntary body working to prevent suicide by informing, educating and supporting positive mental attitude.
Their services are available within Donegal and there is no charge. If you are feeling very low, stressed or if you are having suicidal thoughts then please call or text them on the number below. Reach out for help. There is certainly no shame in being human. We all need help at times.
Call/text 0867772009 or call the admin line on 07198 56070 or email info@northweststop.ie
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