ABOUT US

Hey there!

I’m Becky. Very soon, I’ll be taking off to skate the entire Wild Atlantic Way, and then continue on to finish In Portrush, Northern Ireland. The route is over 2600KM, and almost three times the elevation of Mt Everest.

I’ll be doing the trip carrying my own gear, and camping as I go, and the main mission is to spread awareness around suicide and mental illness in the UK and Ireland. This whole idea came about after losing a second friend to suicide a few years ago. I bought my first longboard with him in Portrush, and will be using this board for parts of the trip (it’s a little old and probably won’t make it the whole way).

Although I can’t change the past, and the people I’ve lost, I want to try and contribute to making the future a better place for those struggling with mental illness & suicide.

I’ve chosen to raise money for Samaritans during the trip, as every ten seconds, they answer another potentially life saving call. And just ten pounds can make that happen. So, If you’ve got a few coins to donate, that would be amazing, and if not- pushing out this message also helps a lot.

I also plan to mark my route by painting murals that share hope & support for those struggling. This is coming out of pocket & the ‘trip fund.’ You can support the artwork through the link, or buying merch from my site. If you have wall space along the Wild Atlantic Way, please get in touch.

I’ll be documenting the trip on instagram and YouTube as I go, so follow along if you’re keen!

I have used the Samaritans myself in the past, and I understand what it’s like to feel like you’ve come to the end of the road and there’s no way out. But, I am so glad that I’m still here, and I’m really looking forward to what the future holds these days. Keep going, you never know what’s around the corner. Please reach out to loved ones and professionals if you’re struggling, it’s worth it.

Samaritans helpline: 116 123