For Movember, Tommy O'Brien, 4th Year MVB, decided against growing a moustache, and took on a much more physically gruelling endeavour.
He ran 60 km on 26th November for the 60 men who lose their lives every hour around the world. He ran roughly 120 laps to raise money for Movember.
The Main Lake on campus is more than a body of water to Tommy, and holds special significance to him, "It’s where we go to catch up with our friends, clear our heads, and check in on those that we all care for so much."
His friends supported him on this journey, and he says, "They are the best example of what men should be, able to talk to each other and have genuine connections, checking in on each other and being there for each other."
Tommy says, "It's important it is for us guys to talk about how we feel. Every minute, a man somewhere around the world loses his battle to depression".
Tommy was cheered on during the run by his family, friends, classmates, and faculty. Tommy said the support he received, “restored his faith in humanity”. Dean Rory Breathnach was at the finish line to commend Tommy, he said, “You’re an incredible human being . . . and an incredible friend to everyone here, and we’re all so proud of you”. Tommy was interviewed by Rory in his Dean There, Done That series which can be viewed below. Tommy was also interviewed for (opens in a new window)independent.ie which can be found at this (opens in a new window)link.