“I want to raise much needed funds for the ISA so they can continue the work they do for our Irish community here in NSW. The outreach and dedicated program work is varied and complex but is very focused on making sure our fellow Irish are given the same if not better support in a crisis than if they were at home in Ireland.

I decided on a walk from North Head to South Head calling it “Head to Head” - and doing it in one day - 4th May 2024. With a distance of over 50km to cover in one day it will be challenging both physically and mentally. It will be a sunrise to sunset challenge which of me is important to recognise that day follows night and when times or situations are dark there will always be light or support if we take the opportunity to seek it out.

For me personally getting out walking really helps my own mental wellness. Being out in nature with a good podcast or just taking in the beauty of the city I live in was a real god send to me during the COVID years. With all the lockdowns and restrictions as well as being made redundant from my job, it was a testing time for me personally. I found exercise, sunshine (sometimes rain) and spending time outdoors really helped me focus on something positive, my health, my mindset, weight loss as well as general health improvements. I am very fortunate to be involved with an organisation like the ISA and see the impact the small team of 3 employees supported by a volunteer committee make on a daily basis. For me raising funds and awareness of this organisation is very important as the Irish community here in NSW grows so please dig deep and show your support for this challenge and wonderful organisation.”