Hi my name is Temi Alao I’m 20 years old and from Celbridge, Kildare. In 2026 I will be running the Dublin marathon in aid of Pieta House. Pieta House is a mental health and suicide prevention charity, supporting people through a 24/7 crisis helpline, free therapeutic counselling, prevention and education programmes and much much more. I decided to run for this charity, as struggles with mental health are something everyone has either experienced themselves, or seen first-hand. In a world where there often isn’t enough support and mental health isn’t talked about enough, I believe we need to support important organisations like Pieta House to help others. We need to reach out to friends and family, and be more comfortable as a community to talk about struggles and mental health. Any donations, big or small, are greatly appreciated and will go directly to Pieta House. Thank you so much for your support.