Organised by the charity Just A Chat, the team aimed to cycle 237 mile (1 mile for every suicide recorded in NI in 2021) and they managed to cycle 282 mile with one hour to spare.
Conor Hegarty from Just A Chat and who organised the event said: “We had great support on the day from local kids, football clubs, charities, youth groups and much more. One of our fundraisers, Paul Beattie, cycled an incredible 80 miles on the day for us.
"Also we had a competition open to all local clubs and groups – A team of two cycled for 15 minutes and whatever team cycled the most miles won a £300 sponsorship package for new equipment. This was won by local Charity The Fitzone Foundation based in Legahory, Craigavon.
"The main part of our awareness campaign was to distribute leaflets which had information on local Mental Health Services that could help anyone in an emergency either with Mental Health Issues or Suicidal Thoughts.”
9. Never too young to do your bit for charity
Bunch of lads are all geared up to do their bit at Asda in Portadown for local charity, Just A Chat, which was set up to raise awareness and combat the stigma of mental health for youths. They helped cycle 282 miles to raise vital funds. Photo: Contributed
10. Plenty of focus on the cycle for charity goal
It takes focus and stamina to help cycle 282 miles - a feat achieved by a team of people including these men at Asda in Portadown. They did it to raise vital funds for a local charity Just A Chat which was set up to raise awareness and combat the stigma of mental health for youths. Photo: Contributed
11. All smiles at the cycle challenge
Keeping up the spirits were these four cyclists at Asda in Portadown. They were taking part in a cycle for charity event for Just Chat, which was set up to raise awareness and combat the stigma of mental health for youths. They helped cycle 282 miles to raise vital funds. Photo: Contributed
12. Fitzone winners of Charity Challenge
Craigavon club The Fitzone won £300 of equipment during a charity cycle at Asda in Portadown. It was all in aid of local charity, Just A Chat, set up to raise awareness and combat the stigma of mental health for youths. Photo: Contributed