Kilkenny businessman raises huge sum of money for local charities
The fundraiser has received great support
Larry Doyle, a business man based in Knocktopher in South Kilkenny, is growing his hair and beard to raise funds for Men's Aid, Teac Tom, and local Men's Sheds and has surpassed his goal of €10,000 to support these essential charities.
Larry has currently raised over €14,911 and will host a fundraising event on Saturday, December 7 in The Jerpoint, Thomastown where he is getting his beard and head shaved. He is also getting his chest and back waxed on the night.
Teac Tom provides critical mental health support and suicide intervention services for those in need. With no government funding, Teac Tom relies entirely on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and the wider community to keep their doors open and continue delivering these life-saving services.
Men’s Aid Ireland offers a confidential, victim-centered service that ensures male victims of Domestic Violence and Coercive Control receive the support they need to stay safe. Their human rights driven approach helps men reclaim their lives in the face of these challenges.
Supporting men's mental health is crucial, as many men struggle in silence. By fundraising for these organisations we aim to break the stigma and ensure every man has access to the care, support, and resources he needs to face life’s challenges head on. Together, we can make a difference.
"Throughout my years in business, I’ve witnessed first hand the profound impact mental health issues have had on friends, colleagues and clients," Larry commented.
"Having faced my own challenges and seen how underfunded and overstretched services have become, I feel driven to try to make a difference. I hope the funds raised through this fundraiser will directly support men who are struggling," he added.
"Mental health is a societal issue that affects men from every walk of life. Depression knows no boundaries of race, class, or background," he concluded.