Moneymore grandad gets set for charity ride in aid of mental health

Danny McStravock is taking to the roads again for charity.

Last year the grandad quit smoking and celebrated his 60th birthday by undertaking a 225-mile cycle to raise money for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.

Next month he is aiming to do a fund raising cycle for STEPS - the mental health charity based in Draperstown.

Danny, who’s married to Martina and has four children and three grandchildren, will take to the roads again on September 12.

He had been preparing to do the one-day cycle earlier this year.

“Unfortunately due to Covid-19 I had to postpone the event,” explained Danny.

“It was looking like I was going to have to wait until next year before being able to arrange an event.

“However, I have decided due to the struggles of all charities and in particular with STEPS over the period of this pandemic and the work they have been doing I have decided to do a one day cycle.”

He said the event takes place a few days after World Suicide Prevention Day (Thursday, September 10).

“It wasn’t possible to have the event that day but on Saturday, September 12, I will be attempting to cycle from dawn (6.30am) to dusk (8pm) to raise money for STEPS” he continued.

“Due to Covid-19 regulations I will be using a local 25 mile circuit Draperstown, Tobermore, Magherafelt, Moneymore and back to Draperstown and repeating this route throughout the day.“

If you would like to donate, or join him in a lap, visit Danny’s Justgiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/danny-mcstravock

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