Mike Ellis

Why I am hosting this ride.

I decided to host the ride after see other rides, but nothing local. Some years ago, I suffered a terrible depressive breakdown. I had no idea it was coming, no idea anything was worng, until it all went wrong. I could not function properly and it took six months to get back to work.  Then, five year later - three years after I retired, the suicide of a dear friend triggered PTSD in me, and I was ill for some months. Thankfully a charrity came to my aid and funded treatment which I probably would still be waiting for if I relied on the NHS. So charities who support mens mental helath are very important to me.

If anyone wants to join us on the day, or to donate to my fundraising effort, please do!  Thanks for reading this far.

Mike

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

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.