A North Belfast man has embarked on an epic 33-week challenge in memory of his brother who died five years ago.
Michael Cullen's suicide left his family, community and the greater Belfast area heartbroken. But through this pain, Colm Cullen wants his brother's legacy to live on and for others to know that there is help available.
Speaking to Belfast Live, Colm said his brother, who died age 33, was always the life and soul of any event.
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"I am going to be doing 33 miles every week for 33 weeks which will be between running and walking. This week I have been just doing it around the Cavehill and Antrim Road areas.
"The plan is to also do an ice-bath challenge for 33 minutes straight. I am currently training myself for that, so I haven't set a date for that challenge yet.
"Any money raised through these challenges will be going directly to TAMHI, and I want to support them because of the support they showed me after Michael's death. They mean a lot to me and gave me so much help and support after Michael passed away. I want to give back to them now
"Michael was 33 when he took his own life, and I want to make his legacy live on. By doing this, I also want to raise awareness, especially in North Belfast, which has such a high suicide rate. I want to spread the message that there is help out there."
In a tribute to his brother, Colm said five years on and it still feels "as raw as ever".
"If I had known saying goodbye to him before I went to college was the last time I'd have ever seen him, I'd have said so much because you Michael wasn't just my brother but my best friend," he said.
"I cherish every memory and moment that I had with him. I hope that you are at peace [Michael] and aren't hurting anymore. You're always in our thoughts each day. I'd never thought I'd miss hearing you beatbox all day every day into the night but if I could exchange that for the silence I'd do it in a heart beat.
"You are loved and missed every day brother but it's never a goodbye but until we meet again."
Please follow this link to donate to Colm's fundraiser.
For anyone in distress or despair, contact Lifeline on 0808 808 8000 or visit www.lifelinehelpline.info
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