Cycling 135 miles for Sunrise Cornwall CIC

Aim: To raise funds and awareness for Sunrise Cornwall CIC by cycling 135 miles.

My name is Cassi and from June to mid-September I will be cycling 135 miles in aid of local mental health organisation Sunrise Cornwall CIC. I have chosen 135 miles as this represents a shocking statistic, one that is very close to my heart.

An average of 135 people are exposed (knew the person) to every tragic loss to suicide. This can include parents, siblings, friends, colleagues and neighbours, and up to 10,800 people per year in Cornwall are affected.

Evidence shows a detrimental impact on the mental health of those who have lost someone to suicide.  In recent studies, 77% of people experienced a ‘major impact’ on their mental health, such as depression, anxiety, trauma and complicated grief, with 38% considering suicide themselves.**
This is known as the ‘ripple effect’.

Sunrise Cornwall CIC aim to reduce the ripple effect by offering free safe and supportive events, workshops and activities for adults affected by loss through suicide.

I will be cycling 135 miles to honour those who have lost a loved one in this way. My rides will include;

8th June - Mines & Minerals Audax cycle event (36 miles) 

22nd June - Dartmoor Classic (45 miles) 

13th September - Land's End 100 (46 miles)

Any funds I raise will enable Sunrise to continue their services;
~ Providing friendly and inclusive music, art and wellbeing events around Cornwall for FREE
~ Training more Sunrise Facilitators to offer their support at all events.

As a Facilitator for Sunrise Cornwall CIC I know that they are making an incredible difference and I want to help them raise awareness, reduce the stigma of suicide, and reduce the ripple effect of suicide loss.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 31st August 2025 at 11:47am