Andrew Freeman

Post 4 - In Memory for a Friend of mine

I wrote the following on 28 April 2022, in the time since, I’ve become a Mental Health First Aider and try to understand why, perfectly level men find themselves in such dark places. The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride is part of that journey for me. I’m doing this in memory of my friend Derek, bless you mate……
https://gfolk.me/AndrewFreeman568265

A month ago I found out that my friend and colleague in Sevenfreewheeler had died. A few days ago, a niggling feeling I had had was confirm - Derek had taken his own life. Some of you would have met him via Moto Gymkhana when he competed with his great friend Tony Dix. Derek was a truly love guy and like all his friends, I have been left at a lost as to how one of most genuine of men could descend so quickly to the darkest of places.

https://gfolk.me/AndrewFreeman568265

Post 3 - Gone in 60 Seconds

Getting to the Bottom of Prostate Cancer

Post 1 - The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

This year, I am participating in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to raise funds and awareness for men’s health on behalf of Movember, and I need your help.

I have set a challenging goal of raising £1000 before the ride on 19 May. It's a big ask, but with your support, I believe we can make a significant difference in men's health. Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, I will delve deeper into the reasons behind my participation, showing that it’s not just about dressing up and having a nice ride in the country. The link to donate is below.

What is Movember?

Movember is the world’s largest men’s health organisation focused on universal, game-changing and realistic outcomes for prostate cancer and men's mental health.

**Prostate Cancer Statistics**

- Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.
- 307,000 men will die from prostate cancer each year.

**Suicide Prevention – Men’s Mental Health**

- Suicide is the biggest killer of men aged 20-39, with ¾ of all suicides being male.
- 510,000 men die from suicide each year, that's one every minute.

This is a number that we seek to drastically change and can only been made possible through raising funds and awareness to help prevent men from dying too young.

Please support me on my ride by going to https://www.gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/AndrewFreeman568265 and making a donation to help fund men's health programs.

Thank you

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

Automatic blurb ;)

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.