Grandad set to cycle 1000 miles to raise money for Mid Ulster autism charity

The Moneymore man has raised thousands of pounds of much needed funds for local charities after he stopped smoking and took to his bike to get fit when he retired from the Civil Service a few years ago.

He started smoking when he was about 18 and made many attempts to give up before attending a ‘stop smoking clinic’ five years before retiring from work.

Danny said: "This year I had planned to tick one off my bucket list, as my club had planned on doing Mizen to Malin at the end of July.

"Unfortunately, due to a combination of things, this has been postponed until 2024. I didn't want the year to go by without doing something.”

FACTS are a local charity who provide information and advice, signpost relevant agencies and organise training conferences, family days out and other events throughout the year.

He continued: "Most importantly they (FACTS) provide a listening ear and provide parents with someone to talk to who has walked their path.

"My grandson Daniel was diagnosed with autism in October 2021 and the charity have provided a lot of support for the family since then."

If you would like to support Danny's upcoming cycle follow the link: http://Crowdfunding to Support F.A.C.T.S. a Charity who provide support for families dealing with children with Autism with 1000 mile cycle in July 2023 on JustGiving