This year’s DGR ride was a strange one compared to others, with large groups and organised events being hugely restricted, this years ride was a solo one. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has been organised to promote awareness and to raise money for male mental health and prostate cancer.
Being ex armed forces, I find it tragic to see just how many ex and still serving members of the armed forces are struggling to cope with the things they have been put through in their time served. The male suicide statistics are horrific, and the large numbers can be reduced if people could only just see that help is available to them.
Suicide has very much affected my life, and it has broken my heart several times in my short time on this planet. If you know anyone who maybe struggling, please reach out to them and if nothing else, pass on some telephone numbers of where they can seek support.
The Royal British Legion: 0808 802 8080
Samaritans: 116 123
Campaign Against Living Miserably (for men): 0800 58 58 58
In the UK, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men with 1 in 8 men being diagnosed as having it in their lifetime. Just in the UK there are over 330,000 men living with the disease.
The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride is supporting Movember, a charity that is hoping to halve the number of men dying from the disease by 2030. Research is not free.
Cancer has also affected my life in it’s various forms, as I am sure it has yours, or sadly will at some point in your lifetime. It would be awesome if you could help support either this charity, or another that is close to your heart.
I believe that my fund raising page for the DGR is still able to take donations, there are also many other cancer and mental health charities you could support as an alternative. Please only donate if you can afford to do so.
My DGR fund raising page:
To support our veterans:
Please look after yourselves as well as your loved ones.
#gentlemansride #dgr2020 #ridesolo #royalbritishlegion #mensmentalhealth #youmatter
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An incredibly eloquent and poignant vlog, well done sir. Donation imminent
It is sad that we ask so much of our armed forces and far to often we don't give back half of what they deserve. Way to speak up and spread the message.
Love the message! Outfit looks great too!
The governments around the world have not taken into account how much these lockdowns effect mental health compromises for the pandemic. Many of our service people are more effected by isolation than by physical medical problems. Please sponsor events that bring service members into the public and do things to help them be inclusive
Great job Hippo 👍
Where do I start, Great video mate. Such a sad subject but you handled the topic well. One of the best DGR videos I've seen.
Well said mate. Loved the distinguished look you had going there. Such a great cause, and it really doesn't get the traction it should. Cheers, ride safe buddy!
i wish i did it but didnt have the time. but love it!!!!!! safe riding brother
Hey, I'm watching this video with my dad and Fiancee right now! A very powerful message within the video, great job. But how on EARTH did you record this video? We are baffled as to how you made it 😁
Was very moved by your words Peter. You said it all with great respect and calmness, very well done mate. A tasty ride as well 🙂