Mike Thornton

The reason I take part in DGR:

Wednesday 26th Mar 2025

The reason I take part in DGR:   What Are Suicidal Behaviors? By definition, a suicide is a death caused by self-directed, harmful behavior with the intent to die. A suicide attempt is a non-fatal, self-directed, potentially harmful behavior with intent to die. Suicidal ideation refers to thinking about, considering or planning suicide. 

I had a young man sitting on a curb, his head in his hand crying almost screaming “ I hate this feeling! I can not see and end to this pain!” His lostness, His torment in every motion, word out of his mouth, the only way is to end this is to Kill the Black Dog!!! 

I followed him seeing his anguish. I didn’t talk to him , staying just far enough not to be intrusive, but close enough to remind him someone is there for him after miles of walking the inner battle raging and watching him fighting through his internal conflict. Finally with tears running down his face turns to me and gives me a big hug , Thank You for not leaving me alone ! 

Mental health,depression, and Suicidal battle is daily for some.

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

Saturday 22nd Mar 2025 On Sunday the 18th of May 2025, 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.