A Coleraine man who has cycled more than 20,000 miles across Ireland and raised almost £50,000 for mental health causes is set to take on his most gruelling challenge yet – cycling the length of Ireland in 24 hours!

Terry Geddis is set to take on this mammoth challenge on June 19 in aid of the Zachary Geddis Trust, which was formed in memory of his son who suffered from mental health issues from the age of 14.

Tragically, the Geddis family lost Zachary on March 18, 2017, and have faced “the full force of being bereaved by suicide since the day he left us”.

For Terry, this extraordinary 24-hour journey is deeply personal. Suffering from severe depression, he has faced significant mental health challenges, including four inpatient stays in the Ross Thomson Unit and one in Holywell Hospital.

On 19 June, Terry Geddis will embark on an extraordinary 24-hour charity cycle from Coleraine to Mizen Head, Cork, Ireland’s most south-westerly point, as part of the Cycle for Suicide campaign. CREDIT ZACHARY GEDDIS TRUST

placeholder image — On 19 June, Terry Geddis will embark on an extraordinary 24-hour charity cycle from Coleraine to Mizen Head, Cork, Ireland’s most south-westerly point, as part of the Cycle for Suicide campaign. CREDIT ZACHARY GEDDIS TRUST

Through cycling, he has found a way to channel his experiences into raising awareness and helping others access support. Each mile of the cycle is dedicated to those who have lost their lives to suicide, families who have been bereaved, and those currently struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

This will be Terry’s sixth charity cycle for the Trust. Over the years he has cycled more than 20,000 miles across Ireland and raised almost £50,000 for mental health causes. The upcoming Cycle for Suicide 2026 aims to raise more funds to support the charity’s growing services.

The Zachary Geddis Trust now supports more than 200 clients every week, providing free timely and professional support services for people aged five and over. Its work spans four key service areas – adult mental health services, the Little Superstars Youth Service for children and young people, advocacy support during difficult life circumstances, and community wellbeing programmes.

Supporters, businesses and community groups across the island of Ireland are being encouraged to get behind Cycle for Suicide 2026. When Terry arrives back in Coleraine, organisers hope the community will turn out to welcome Terry home after completing the 24-hour journey.

For Terry, the motivation remains simple – every mile cycled is a reminder that conversations about mental health matter and that no one should face their struggles alone.

For more go to the Zachary Geddis Trust Facebook page