Today, we’re catching up with one of our amazing fundraisers Stefan Mullan! Stefan is cycling from London to Paris this September to help raise money for VS! 🚵💂🏼🗼
Not only is he busy training and raising money for his fundraiser, he’s also organised a raffle night with music and entertainment on the 22nd of July in Aberdeen (keep reading for more info!) to raise money for VS! We thought we’d get to know Stefan a bit better and find out how he’s getting on training, why he chose to fundraise for VS and what makes him tick! Without further ado…
My name is Stefan Mullan. I currently live in Aberdeen with my wife and two beautiful children. I work for the National Skills Agency (Skills Development Scotland) and I have taken part in many voluntary opportunities over the years such as sky diving, travelling to Africa, mud runs, charity stands. Many years ago I was also on BBC radio for a charity success story for Bowel Cancer UK.
I love to give back and try help as many people as I can along the way. I decided to fundraise for Venture Scotland because I work with young people all across the North East of Scotland and being able to support them on their own journey is something I am proud of. I have had many setbacks and challenges in my own life that I have overcome and there have been many key people along the way supporting me.
So far training for my fundraiser has been tough, I have done damage to my MCL in my knee and had a few niggly injuries but the key is to keep moving forward and tailor my training to how my body is responding
I’m looking forward to the fundraiser because I have pulled together a very good night with live music, many raffle prizes and hopefully raise a good bit of money as well. I am looking forward to the finish line haha after cycling from London to Paris… Standing under the Eiffel Tower having cycled over 400miles in 4 days is a challenge I am excited for. Most importantly I want to enjoy every mile!
I love being amongst nature and getting outdoors as it is a vital tool for me to keep my mental wellbeing in check but also I believe nothing lifts the spirit more than mother nature herself!
Check out Stefan’s flyer below with more info on his fundraiser this July! To support Stefan’s cycle in September you can follow the link to his JustGiving page 🚵💂🏼🗼
