Eduardo Silvino

Fundraising

Friday 17th May 2024

I'll be taking part in an annual fundraiser to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer.

 

Prostate cancer affects more men than any other cancer, taking the lives of 307,000 men each year. That number is surpassed by 500,000 men dying from suicide.

 

Please reach out and give what you can, help me support the cause by donating something, it can be anything small as it all adds up and makes a difference.

 

As well as donating please keep a heads up and check in on friends and family.

 

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Globally, on average, we lose one man to suicide every minute of every day. That's half a million men every year. The issue of suicide is incredibly complex. But we know this: improving overall mental health and helping men establish better social connections can reduce the risk of suicide.

 

Simple steps to important conversations A conversation can change, maybe even save, a life. Our friends at RUOK? have developed a simple four-step guide to help you navigate a conversation with someone who might be doing it tough.

 

• Ask. Start by asking how they're feeling. It's worth mentioning any changes you've picked up on - like spending more time at the bar or they've gone quiet in the group chat.

 

• Listen. Give them your full attention, no distractions. Let them know you're hearing what they’re saying and you're not judging.

 

•Encourage action. Help them focus on simple things that might improve how they feel. Are they getting enough sleep? Exercising and eating well? Have they got others in their life that they trust to speak with? If they've felt low for more than two weeks, suggest that they chat to their doctor.

 

•Check in. Suggest you catch up soon - in person if you can. This helps to show that you care; plus, you'll get a feel for whether they're feeling any better.

 

I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

Tuesday 26th Mar 2024 On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that. So, before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives.